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   T-bar lift
         n 1: a surface lift where riders hold a bar and are pulled up
               the hill on their skis [syn: {T-bar lift}, {T-bar}, {Alpine
               lift}]

English Dictionary: Tuberales by the DICT Development Group
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
taffrail
n
  1. the railing around the stern of a ship
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
taffrail log
n
  1. a cigar-shaped log with rotary fins that measure the ship's speed
    Synonym(s): patent log, screw log, taffrail log
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
tea parlor
n
  1. a restaurant where tea and light meals are available [syn: teashop, teahouse, tearoom, tea parlor, tea parlour]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
tea parlour
n
  1. a restaurant where tea and light meals are available [syn: teashop, teahouse, tearoom, tea parlor, tea parlour]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
tipper lorry
n
  1. truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity
    Synonym(s): dump truck, dumper, tipper truck, tipper lorry, tip truck, tipper
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Tuberales
n
  1. small order of fungi belonging to the subdivision Ascomycota having closed underground ascocarps
    Synonym(s): Tuberales, order Tuberales
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Taffrail \Taff"rail\, n. [D. tafereel a panel, picture, fr.
      tafel table, fr. L. tabula. See {Table}.] (Naut.)
      The upper part of a ship's stern, which is flat like a table
      on the top, and sometimes ornamented with carved work; the
      rail around a ship's stern. [Written also {tafferel}.]

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Taffrail \Taff"rail\, n. [D. tafereel a panel, picture, fr.
      tafel table, fr. L. tabula. See {Table}.] (Naut.)
      The upper part of a ship's stern, which is flat like a table
      on the top, and sometimes ornamented with carved work; the
      rail around a ship's stern. [Written also {tafferel}.]

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Back \Back\, n. [As b[91]c, bac; akin to Icel., Sw., & LG. bak,
      Dan. bag; cf. OHG. bahho ham, Skr. bhaj to turn, OSlav.
      b[?]g[?] flight. Cf. {Bacon}.]
      1. In human beings, the hinder part of the body, extending
            from the neck to the end of the spine; in other animals,
            that part of the body which corresponds most nearly to
            such part of a human being; as, the back of a horse, fish,
            or lobster.
  
      2. An extended upper part, as of a mountain or ridge.
  
                     [The mountains] their broad bare backs upheave Into
                     the clouds.                                       --Milton.
  
      3. The outward or upper part of a thing, as opposed to the
            inner or lower part; as, the back of the hand, the back of
            the foot, the back of a hand rail.
  
                     Methought Love pitying me, when he saw this, Gave me
                     your hands, the backs and palms to kiss. --Donne.
  
      4. The part opposed to the front; the hinder or rear part of
            a thing; as, the back of a book; the back of an army; the
            back of a chimney.
  
      5. The part opposite to, or most remote from, that which
            fronts the speaker or actor; or the part out of sight, or
            not generally seen; as, the back of an island, of a hill,
            or of a village.
  
      6. The part of a cutting tool on the opposite side from its
            edge; as, the back of a knife, or of a saw.
  
      7. A support or resource in reserve.
  
                     This project Should have a back or second, that
                     might hold, If this should blast in proof. --Shak.
  
      8. (Naut.) The keel and keelson of a ship.
  
      9. (Mining) The upper part of a lode, or the roof of a
            horizontal underground passage.
  
      10. A garment for the back; hence, clothing.
  
                     A bak to walken inne by daylight.      --Chaucer.
  
      {Behind one's back}, when one is absent; without one's
            knowledge; as, to ridicule a person behind his back.
  
      {Full back}, {Half back}, {Quarter back} (Football), players
            stationed behind those in the front line.
  
      {To be or lie on one's back}, to be helpless.
  
      {To put}, {or get}, {one's back up}, to assume an attitude of
            obstinate resistance (from the action of a cat when
            attacked.). [Colloq.]
  
      {To see the back of}, to get rid of.
  
      {To turn the back}, to go away; to flee.
  
      {To turn the back on one}, to forsake or neglect him.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Loss \Loss\, n. [AS. los loss, losing, fr. le[a2]san to lose.
      [?]. See {Lose}, v. t.]
      1. The act of losing; failure; destruction; privation; as,
            the loss of property; loss of money by gaming; loss of
            health or reputation.
  
                     Assured loss before the match be played. --Shak.
  
      2. The state of losing or having lost; the privation, defect,
            misfortune, harm, etc., which ensues from losing.
  
                     Though thou repent, yet I have still the loss.
                                                                              --Shak
  
      3. That which is lost or from which one has parted; waste; --
            opposed to {gain} or {increase}; as, the loss of liquor by
            leakage was considerable.
  
      4. The state of being lost or destroyed; especially, the
            wreck or foundering of a ship or other vessel.
  
      5. Failure to gain or win; as, loss of a race or battle.
  
      6. Failure to use advantageously; as, loss of time.
  
      7. (Mil.) Killed, wounded, and captured persons, or captured
            property.
  
      8. (Insurance) Destruction or diminution of value, if brought
            about in a manner provided for in the insurance contract
            (as destruction by fire or wreck, damage by water or
            smoke), or the death or injury of an insured person; also,
            the sum paid or payable therefor; as, the losses of the
            company this year amount to a million of dollars.
  
      {To bear a loss}, to make a loss good; also, to sustain a
            loss without sinking under it.
  
      {To be at a loss}, to be in a state of uncertainty.
  
      Syn: Privation; detriment; injury; damage.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Overhaul \O`ver*haul"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overhauled}; p. pr.
      & vb. n. {Overhauling}.]
      1. To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination;
            to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to
            corrections or repairs.
  
      2. (Naut.) To gain upon in a chase; to overtake.
  
      {To overhaul a tackle}, to pull on the leading parts so as to
            separate the blocks.
  
      {To overhaul running rigging}, to keep it clear, and see that
            no hitch occurs.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Overhaul \O`ver*haul"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overhauled}; p. pr.
      & vb. n. {Overhauling}.]
      1. To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination;
            to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to
            corrections or repairs.
  
      2. (Naut.) To gain upon in a chase; to overtake.
  
      {To overhaul a tackle}, to pull on the leading parts so as to
            separate the blocks.
  
      {To overhaul running rigging}, to keep it clear, and see that
            no hitch occurs.

From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
   Tupper Lake, NY (village, FIPS 75671)
      Location: 44.23427 N, 74.46889 W
      Population (1990): 4087 (1813 housing units)
      Area: 4.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
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