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Barbette carriageBarbette Bar*bette", n. [F. Cf. Barbet.] (Fort.)
A mound of earth or a platform in a fortification, on which
guns are mounted to fire over the parapet.
En barbette, In barbette, said of guns when they are
elevated so as to fire over the top of a parapet, and not
through embrasures.
Barbette gun, or Barbette battery, a single gun, or a
number of guns, mounted in barbette, or partially
protected by a parapet or turret.
Barbette carriage, a gun carriage which elevates guns
sufficiently to be in barbette. [See Illust. of
Casemate.] Buffington-Crozier carriageDisappearing Dis`ap*pear"ing,
p. pr. & vb. n. of Disappear.
Disappearing carriage (Ordnance), a carriage for heavy
coast guns on which the gun is raised above the parapet
for firing and upon discharge is lowered behind the
parapet for protection. The standard type of disappearing
carriage in the coast artillery of the United States army
is the Buffington-Crozier carriage, in which the gun
trunnions are secured at the upper and after ends of a
pair of heavy levers, at the lower ends of which is
attached a counterweight of lead. The levers are pivoted
at their middle points, which are, with the top carriage,
permitted restrained motion along the slightly inclined
chassis rails. The counterweight is held in place by a
pawl and ratchet. When the gun is loaded the pawl is
released and the counterweight sinks, raising the gun to
the firing position above the parapet. The recoil
following the discharge returns the gun to the loading
position, the counterweight rising until the pawl engages
the ratchet. Carriable
Carriable Car"ri*a*ble, a.
Capable of being carried.
Carriage wrenchWrench Wrench (r[e^]nch), n. [OE. wrench deceit, AS. wrenc
deceit, a twisting; akin to G. rank intrigue, crookedness,
renken to bend, twist, and E. wring. [root]144. See Wring,
and cf. Ranch, v. t.]
1. Trick; deceit; fraud; stratagem. [Obs.]
His wily wrenches thou ne mayst not flee. --Chaucer.
2. A violent twist, or a pull with twisting.
He wringeth them such a wrench. --Skelton.
The injurious effect upon biographic literature of
all such wrenches to the truth, is diffused
everywhere. --De Quincey.
3. A sprain; an injury by twisting, as in a joint.
4. Means; contrivance. [Obs.] --Bacon.
5. An instrument, often a simple bar or lever with jaws or an
angular orifice either at the end or between the ends, for
exerting a twisting strain, as in turning bolts, nuts,
screw taps, etc.; a screw key. Many wrenches have
adjustable jaws for grasping nuts, etc., of different
sizes.
6. (Mech.) The system made up of a force and a couple of
forces in a plane perpendicular to that force. Any number
of forces acting at any points upon a rigid body may be
compounded so as to be equivalent to a wrench.
Carriage wrench, a wrench adapted for removing or
tightening the nuts that confine the wheels on the axles,
or for turning the other nuts or bolts of a carriage or
wagon.
Monkey wrench. See under Monkey.
Wrench hammer, a wrench with the end shaped so as to admit
of being used as a hammer. Carriageable
Carriageable Car"riage*a*ble, a.
Passable by carriages; that can be conveyed in carriages.
[R.] --Ruskin.
Composite carriage 3. (Bot.) Belonging to the order Composit[ae]; bearing
involucrate heads of many small florets, as the daisy,
thistle, and dandelion.
Composite carriage, a railroad car having compartments of
different classes. [Eng.]
Composite number (Math.), one which can be divided exactly
by a number exceeding unity, as 6 by 2 or 3. Disappearing carriageDisappearing Dis`ap*pear"ing,
p. pr. & vb. n. of Disappear.
Disappearing carriage (Ordnance), a carriage for heavy
coast guns on which the gun is raised above the parapet
for firing and upon discharge is lowered behind the
parapet for protection. The standard type of disappearing
carriage in the coast artillery of the United States army
is the Buffington-Crozier carriage, in which the gun
trunnions are secured at the upper and after ends of a
pair of heavy levers, at the lower ends of which is
attached a counterweight of lead. The levers are pivoted
at their middle points, which are, with the top carriage,
permitted restrained motion along the slightly inclined
chassis rails. The counterweight is held in place by a
pawl and ratchet. When the gun is loaded the pawl is
released and the counterweight sinks, raising the gun to
the firing position above the parapet. The recoil
following the discharge returns the gun to the loading
position, the counterweight rising until the pawl engages
the ratchet. First-class railway carriageFirst-class First"-class`, a.
Of the best class; of the highest rank; in the first
division; of the best quality; first-rate; as, a first-class
telescope.
First-class car or First-class railway carriage, any
passenger car of the highest regular class, and intended
for passengers who pay the highest regular rate; --
distinguished from a second-class car. Frank-marriage
Frank-marriage Frank"-mar"riage, n. [Frank free + marriage.]
(Eng. Law)
A certain tenure in tail special; an estate of inheritance
given to a man his wife (the wife being of the blood of the
donor), and descendible to the heirs of their two bodies
begotten. [Obs.] --Blackstone.
Ginny-carriage
Ginny-carriage Gin"ny-car`riage, n.
A small, strong carriage for conveying materials on a
railroad. [Eng.]
Hedge marriageHedge Hedge, n. [OE. hegge, AS. hecg; akin to haga an
inclosure, E. haw, AS. hege hedge, E. haybote, D. hegge, OHG.
hegga, G. hecke. [root]12. See Haw a hedge.]
A thicket of bushes, usually thorn bushes; especially, such a
thicket planted as a fence between any two portions of land;
and also any sort of shrubbery, as evergreens, planted in a
line or as a fence; particularly, such a thicket planted
round a field to fence it, or in rows to separate the parts
of a garden.
The roughest berry on the rudest hedge. --Shak.
Through the verdant maze Of sweetbrier hedges I pursue
my walk. --Thomson.
Note: Hedge, when used adjectively or in composition, often
means rustic, outlandish, illiterate, poor, or mean;
as, hedge priest; hedgeborn, etc.
Hedge bells, Hedge bindweed (Bot.), a climbing plant
related to the morning-glory (Convolvulus sepium).
Hedge bill, a long-handled billhook.
Hedge garlic (Bot.), a plant of the genus Alliaria. See
Garlic mustard, under Garlic.
Hedge hyssop (Bot.), a bitter herb of the genus Gratiola,
the leaves of which are emetic and purgative.
Hedge marriage, a secret or clandestine marriage,
especially one performed by a hedge priest. [Eng.]
Hedge mustard (Bot.), a plant of the genus Sisymbrium,
belonging to the Mustard family.
Hedge nettle (Bot.), an herb, or under shrub, of the genus
Stachys, belonging to the Mint family. It has a
nettlelike appearance, though quite harmless.
Hedge note.
(a) The note of a hedge bird.
(b) Low, contemptible writing. [Obs.] --Dryden.
Hedge priest, a poor, illiterate priest. --Shak.
Hedge school, an open-air school in the shelter of a hedge,
in Ireland; a school for rustics.
Hedge sparrow (Zo["o]l.), a European warbler (Accentor
modularis) which frequents hedges. Its color is reddish
brown, and ash; the wing coverts are tipped with white.
Called also chanter, hedge warbler, dunnock, and
doney.
Hedge writer, an insignificant writer, or a writer of low,
scurrilous stuff. [Obs.] --Swift.
To breast up a hedge. See under Breast.
To hang in the hedge, to be at a standstill. ``While the
business of money hangs in the hedge.' --Pepys. Hydropneumatic gun carriage
Hydropneumatic gun carriage Hy`dro*pneu*mat"ic gun carriage
(Ordnance)
A disappearing gun carriage in which the recoil is checked by
cylinders containing liquid and air, the air when compressed
furnishing the power for restoring the gun to the firing
position. It is used with some English and European heavy
guns.
Intermarriage
Intermarriage In`ter*mar"riage, n.
Connection by marriage; reciprocal marriage; giving and
taking in marriage, as between two families, tribes, castes,
or nations.
Left-handed marriageLeft-handed Left"-hand`ed, a.
1. Having the left hand or arm stronger and more dexterous
than the right; using the left hand and arm with more
dexterity than the right.
2. Clumsy; awkward; unlucky; insincere; sinister; malicious;
as, a left-handed compliment.
The commendations of this people are not always
left-handed and detractive. --Landor.
3. Having a direction contrary to that of the hands of a
watch when seen in front; -- said of a twist, a rotary
motion, etc., looked at from a given direction.
Left-handed marriage, a morganatic marriage. See
Morganatic.
Left-handed screw, a screw constructed to advance away from
the observer, when turned, as in a nut, with a left-handed
rotation. An ordinary wood screw is right-handed. left-handed marriageMorganatic Mor`ga*nat"ic, a. [LL. matrimonium ad morganaticam,
fr. morganatica a morning gift, a kind of dowry paid on the
morning before or after the marriage, fr. OHG. morgan
morning, in morgangeba morning gift, G. morgengabe. See
Morn.]
Pertaining to, in the manner of, or designating, a kind of
marriage, called also left-handed marriage, between a man
of superior rank and a woman of inferior, in which it is
stipulated that neither the latter nor her children shall
enjoy the rank or inherit the possessions of her husband.
--Brande & C. -- Mor`ga*nat"ic*al*ly, adv. Marriable
Marriable Mar"ri*a*ble, a. [Cf. F. mariable.]
Marriageable. [R.] --Coleridge.
MarriageMarriage Mar"riage, n. [OE. mariage, F. mariage. See Marry,
v. t.]
1. The act of marrying, or the state of being married; legal
union of a man and a woman for life, as husband and wife;
wedlock; matrimony.
Marriage is honorable in all. --Heb. xiii.
4.
2. The marriage vow or contract. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
3. A feast made on the occasion of a marriage.
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king
which made a marriage for his son. --Matt. xxii.
2.
4. Any intimate or close union.
Marriage brokage.
(a) The business of bringing about marriages.
(b) The payment made or demanded for the procurement of a
marriage.
Marriage favors, knots of white ribbons, or bunches of
white flowers, worn at weddings.
Marriage settlement (Law), a settlement of property in
view, and in consideration, of marriage.
Syn: Matrimony; wedlock; wedding; nuptials.
Usage: Marriage, Matrimony, Wedlock. Marriage is
properly the act which unites the two parties, and
matrimony the state into which they enter. Marriage
is, however, often used for the state as well as the
act. Wedlock is the old Anglo-Saxon term for
matrimony. Marriage brokageMarriage Mar"riage, n. [OE. mariage, F. mariage. See Marry,
v. t.]
1. The act of marrying, or the state of being married; legal
union of a man and a woman for life, as husband and wife;
wedlock; matrimony.
Marriage is honorable in all. --Heb. xiii.
4.
2. The marriage vow or contract. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
3. A feast made on the occasion of a marriage.
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king
which made a marriage for his son. --Matt. xxii.
2.
4. Any intimate or close union.
Marriage brokage.
(a) The business of bringing about marriages.
(b) The payment made or demanded for the procurement of a
marriage.
Marriage favors, knots of white ribbons, or bunches of
white flowers, worn at weddings.
Marriage settlement (Law), a settlement of property in
view, and in consideration, of marriage.
Syn: Matrimony; wedlock; wedding; nuptials.
Usage: Marriage, Matrimony, Wedlock. Marriage is
properly the act which unites the two parties, and
matrimony the state into which they enter. Marriage
is, however, often used for the state as well as the
act. Wedlock is the old Anglo-Saxon term for
matrimony. Marriage favorsMarriage Mar"riage, n. [OE. mariage, F. mariage. See Marry,
v. t.]
1. The act of marrying, or the state of being married; legal
union of a man and a woman for life, as husband and wife;
wedlock; matrimony.
Marriage is honorable in all. --Heb. xiii.
4.
2. The marriage vow or contract. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
3. A feast made on the occasion of a marriage.
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king
which made a marriage for his son. --Matt. xxii.
2.
4. Any intimate or close union.
Marriage brokage.
(a) The business of bringing about marriages.
(b) The payment made or demanded for the procurement of a
marriage.
Marriage favors, knots of white ribbons, or bunches of
white flowers, worn at weddings.
Marriage settlement (Law), a settlement of property in
view, and in consideration, of marriage.
Syn: Matrimony; wedlock; wedding; nuptials.
Usage: Marriage, Matrimony, Wedlock. Marriage is
properly the act which unites the two parties, and
matrimony the state into which they enter. Marriage
is, however, often used for the state as well as the
act. Wedlock is the old Anglo-Saxon term for
matrimony. Marriage settlementMarriage Mar"riage, n. [OE. mariage, F. mariage. See Marry,
v. t.]
1. The act of marrying, or the state of being married; legal
union of a man and a woman for life, as husband and wife;
wedlock; matrimony.
Marriage is honorable in all. --Heb. xiii.
4.
2. The marriage vow or contract. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
3. A feast made on the occasion of a marriage.
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king
which made a marriage for his son. --Matt. xxii.
2.
4. Any intimate or close union.
Marriage brokage.
(a) The business of bringing about marriages.
(b) The payment made or demanded for the procurement of a
marriage.
Marriage favors, knots of white ribbons, or bunches of
white flowers, worn at weddings.
Marriage settlement (Law), a settlement of property in
view, and in consideration, of marriage.
Syn: Matrimony; wedlock; wedding; nuptials.
Usage: Marriage, Matrimony, Wedlock. Marriage is
properly the act which unites the two parties, and
matrimony the state into which they enter. Marriage
is, however, often used for the state as well as the
act. Wedlock is the old Anglo-Saxon term for
matrimony. Marriageability
Marriageability Mar`riage*a*bil"i*ty, n.
The quality or state of being marriageable.
MarriageableMarriageable Mar"riage*a*ble, a.
Fit for, or capable of, marriage; of an age at which marriage
is allowable. -- Mar"riage*a*ble*ness, n. MarriageablenessMarriageable Mar"riage*a*ble, a.
Fit for, or capable of, marriage; of an age at which marriage
is allowable. -- Mar"riage*a*ble*ness, n. Miscarriage
Miscarriage Mis*car"riage, n.
1. Unfortunate event or issue of an undertaking; failure to
attain a desired result or reach a destination.
When a counselor, to save himself, Would lay
miscarriages upon his prince. --Dryden.
2. Ill conduct; evil or improper behavior; as, the failings
and miscarriages of the righteous. --Rogers.
3. The act of bringing forth before the time; premature
birth.
Miscarriageable
Miscarriageable Mis*car"riage*a*ble, a.
Capable of miscarrying; liable to fail. [R.] --Bp. Hall.
Mixed marriageMixed Mixed, a.
Formed by mixing; united; mingled; blended. See Mix, v. t.
& i.
Mixed action (Law), a suit combining the properties of a
real and a personal action.
Mixed angle, a mixtilineal angle.
Mixed fabric, a textile fabric composed of two or more
kinds of fiber, as a poplin.
Mixed marriage, a marriage between persons of different
races or religions; specifically, one between a Roman
Catholic and a Protestant.
Mixed number, a whole number and a fraction taken together.
Mixed train, a railway train containing both passenger and
freight cars.
Mixed voices (Mus.), voices of both males and females
united in the same performance. Railway carriageRailroad Rail"road`, Railway Rail"way`, n.
1. A road or way consisting of one or more parallel series of
iron or steel rails, patterned and adjusted to be tracks
for the wheels of vehicles, and suitably supported on a
bed or substructure.
Note: The modern railroad is a development and adaptation of
the older tramway.
2. The road, track, etc., with al the lands, buildings,
rolling stock, franchises, etc., pertaining to them and
constituting one property; as, certain railroad has been
put into the hands of a receiver.
Note: Railway is the commoner word in England; railroad the
commoner word in the United States.
Note: In the following and similar phrases railroad and
railway are used interchangeably:
Atmospheric railway, Elevated railway, etc. See under
Atmospheric, Elevated, etc.
Cable railway. See Cable road, under Cable.
Perry railway, a submerged track on which an elevated
platform runs, fro carrying a train of cars across a water
course.
Gravity railway, a railway, in a hilly country, on which
the cars run by gravity down gentle slopes for long
distances after having been hauled up steep inclines to an
elevated point by stationary engines.
Railway brake, a brake used in stopping railway cars or
locomotives.
Railway car, a large, heavy vehicle with flanged wheels
fitted for running on a railway. [U.S.]
Railway carriage, a railway passenger car. [Eng.]
Railway scale, a platform scale bearing a track which forms
part of the line of a railway, for weighing loaded cars.
Railway slide. See Transfer table, under Transfer.
Railway spine (Med.), an abnormal condition due to severe
concussion of the spinal cord, such as occurs in railroad
accidents. It is characterized by ataxia and other
disturbances of muscular function, sensory disorders, pain
in the back, impairment of general health, and cerebral
disturbance, -- the symptoms often not developing till
some months after the injury.
Underground railroad or railway.
(a) A railroad or railway running through a tunnel, as
beneath the streets of a city.
(b) Formerly, a system of co["o]peration among certain
active antislavery people in the United States, by
which fugitive slaves were secretly helped to reach
Canada.
Note: [In the latter sense railroad, and not railway, was
used.] ``Their house was a principal entrep[^o]t of the
underground railroad.' --W. D. Howells. Recarriage
Recarriage Re*car"riage, n.
Act of carrying back.
Remarriage
Remarriage Re*mar"riage (r?-m?r"r?j), n.
A second or repeated marriage.
warriangleWariangle War`i*an"gle, n. [OE. wariangel, weryangle; cf. AS.
wearg outlaw, criminal, OHG, warg, warch, Goth. wargs (in
comp.), G. w["u]rgengel, i. e., destroying angel, destroyer,
killer, and E. worry.] (Zo["o]l.)
The red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio); -- called also
w["u]rger, worrier, and throttler. [Written also
warriangle, weirangle, etc.] [Obs. or Prov. Eng.]
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