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calling crab
Fiddler Fid"dler, n. [AS. fi?elere.] 1. One who plays on a fiddle or violin. 2. (Zo["o]l.) A burrowing crab of the genus Gelasimus, of many species. The male has one claw very much enlarged, and often holds it in a position similar to that in which a musician holds a fiddle, hence the name; -- called also calling crab, soldier crab, and fighting crab. 3. (Zo["o]l.) The common European sandpiper (Tringoides hypoleucus); -- so called because it continually oscillates its body. Fiddler crab. (Zo["o]l.) See Fiddler, n., 2.
calling hare
Pika Pi"ka, n. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of rodents of the genus Lagomys, resembling small tailless rabbits. They inhabit the high mountains of Asia and America. Called also calling hare, and crying hare. See Chief hare.
calling hare
Chief hare Chief" hare` (Zo["o]l.) A small rodent (Lagamys princeps) inhabiting the summits of the Rocky Mountains; -- also called crying hare, calling hare, cony, American pika, and little chief hare. Note: It is not a true hare or rabbit, but belongs to the curious family Lagomyid[ae].
Effectual calling
Effectual Ef*fec"tu*al (?; 135), a. [See Effect, n.] Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive. --Shak. Effectual steps for the suppression of the rebellion. --Macaulay. Effectual calling (Theol.), a doctrine concerning the work of the Holy Spirit in producing conviction of sin and acceptance of salvation by Christ, -- one of the five points of Calvinism. See Calvinism. Syn: Effectual, Efficacious, Effective. Usage: An efficacious remedy is had recourse to, and proves effective if it does decided good, effectual if it does all the good desired. --C. J. Smith.

Meaning of Calling from wikipedia

- Calling may refer to: Religious calling, a religious vocation Effectual calling, a theological term Vocation, or occupation Audible animal communication...
- The Calling may refer to: The Calling (McCann sculpture), a 2003 outdoor sculpture in Belfast The Calling (di Suvero), a 1982 public artwork by American...
- Tru Calling is an American supernatural drama television series that aired on Fox. Original episodes aired between October 30, 2003, and April 21, 2005;...
- The Calling is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1996 by lead singer and guitarist Alex Band and guitarist Aaron Kamin. The...
- Country calling codes or country dial-in codes are telephone number prefixes for reaching telephone subscribers in the networks of the member countries...
- Name-calling is a form of argument in which insulting or demeaning labels are directed at an individual or group. This phenomenon is studied by a variety...
- Calling card may refer to: Visiting card, a card used socially to signify a visit made to a house if the occupant is absent, or as an introduction for...
- London Calling is the third studio album by English rock band the Clash. It was originally released as a double album in the United Kingdom on 14 December...
- "Calling You" is a song from the 1987 movie, Bagdad Cafe. It was originally recorded by Jevetta Steele. Bob Telson, the songwriter, also recorded his...
- Cold calling is the solicitation of business from potential customers who have had no prior contact with the salesperson conducting the call. It is an...