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Antiparallel
Antiparallel An`ti*par"al*lel, a.
Running in a contrary direction. --Hammond.
Antiparallels
Antiparallels An`ti*par"al*lels, n. pl. (Geom.)
Straight lines or planes which make angles in some respect
opposite in character to those made by parallel lines or
planes.
Antiparalytic
Antiparalytic An`ti*par`a*lyt"ic, a. (Med.)
Good against paralysis. -- n. A medicine for paralysis.
Antiparalytical
Antiparalytical An`ti*par`a*lyt"ic*al, a.
Antiparalytic.
Imparalleled
Imparalleled Im*par"al*leled, a.
Unparalleled. [Obs.]
Infantile paralysisInfantile paralysis In"fan*tile pa*ral"y*sis (Med.)
An acute disease, almost exclusively infantile, characterized
by inflammation of the anterior horns of the gray substance
of the spinal cord. It is attended with febrile symptoms,
motor paralysis, and muscular atrophy, often producing
permanent deformities. Called also acute anterior
poliomyelitis. ParalacticParalactic Par`a*lac"tic, a. [Pref. para- + lactic.] (Physiol.
Chem.)
Designating an acid called paralactic acid. See Lactic
acid, under Lactic. Paralbumin
Paralbumin Par`al*bu"min, n. [Pref. para- + albumin.]
(Physiol. Chem.)
A proteidlike body found in the fluid from ovarian cysts and
elsewhere. It is generally associated with a substance
related to, if not identical with, glycogen.
Paraldehyde
Paraldehyde Par*al"de*hyde, n. [Pref. para- + aldehyde.]
(Chem.)
A polymeric modification of aldehyde obtained as a white
crystalline substance.
ParalepsisParalepsis Par`a*lep"sis, n. [NL.]
See Paraleipsis. Paralian
Paralian Pa*ra"li*an, n. [Gr. ? near the sea; ? beside + ? the
sea.]
A dweller by the sea. [R.]
Paralichthys dentatusPlaice Plaice, n. [F. plaise, plais, prob. fr. L. platessa
flatish, plaice. See Place.] (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A European food fish (Pleuronectes platessa), allied to
the flounder, and growing to the weight of eight or ten
pounds or more.
(b) A large American flounder (Paralichthys dentatus;
called also brail, puckermouth, and summer
flounder. The name is sometimes applied to other allied
species. [Written also plaise.]
Plaice mouth, a mouth like that of a plaice; a small or wry
mouth. [R.] --B. Jonson. Paralichthys dentatusFlounder Floun"der, n. [Cf. Sw. flundra; akin to Dan. flynder,
Icel. fly?ra, G. flunder, and perh. to E. flounder, v.i.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) A flatfish of the family Pleuronectid[ae], of
many species.
Note: The common English flounder is Pleuronectes flesus.
There are several common American species used as food;
as the smooth flounder (P. glabra); the rough or
winter flounder (P. Americanus); the summer flounder,
or plaice (Paralichthys dentatus), Atlantic coast;
and the starry flounder (Pleuronectes stellatus).
2. (Bootmaking) A tool used in crimping boot fronts. ParalipsisParalipsis Par`a*lip"sis, n. [NL.]
See Paraleipsis. Parallactic
Parallactic Par`al*lac"tic, Parallactical Par`al*lac"tic*al,
a. [Cf. F. parallactique.]
Of or pertaining to a parallax.
Parallactical
Parallactic Par`al*lac"tic, Parallactical Par`al*lac"tic*al,
a. [Cf. F. parallactique.]
Of or pertaining to a parallax.
ParallelParallel Par"al*lel, n. (Elec.)
That arrangement of an electrical system in which all
positive poles, electrodes, terminals, etc., are joined to
one conductor, and all negative poles, etc., to another
conductor; -- called also multiple. Opposed to series.
Note: Parts of a system so arranged are said to be in
parallel or in multiple. ParallelParallel Par"al*lel, a. [F. parall[`e]le, L. parallelus, fr.
Gr. ?; ? beside + ? of one another, fr. ? other, akin to L.
alius. See Allien.]
1. (Geom.) Extended in the same direction, and in all parts
equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.
Revolutions . . . parallel to the equinoctial.
--Hakluyt.
Note: Curved lines or curved planes are said to be parallel
when they are in all parts equally distant.
2. Having the same direction or tendency; running side by
side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same
result; -- used with to and with.
When honor runs parallel with the laws of God and
our country, it can not be too much cherished.
--Addison.
3. Continuing a resemblance through many particulars;
applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a
parallel case; a parallel passage. --Addison.
Parallel bar.
(a) (Steam Eng.) A rod in a parallel motion which is
parallel with the working beam.
(b) One of a pair of bars raised about five feet above the
floor or ground, and parallel to each other, -- used
for gymnastic exercises.
Parallel circles of a sphere, those circles of the sphere
whose planes are parallel to each other.
Parallel columns, or Parallels (Printing), two or more
passages of reading matter printed side by side, for the
purpose of emphasizing the similarity or discrepancy
between them.
Parallel forces (Mech.), forces which act in directions
parallel to each other.
Parallel motion.
(a) (Mach.) A jointed system of links, rods, or bars, by
which the motion of a reciprocating piece, as a piston
rod, may be guided, either approximately or exactly in
a straight line. --Rankine.
(b) (Mus.) The ascending or descending of two or more
parts at fixed intervals, as thirds or sixths.
Parallel rod (Locomotive Eng.), a metal rod that connects
the crank pins of two or more driving wheels; -- called
also couping rod, in distinction from the connecting
rod. See Illust. of Locomotive, in App. -- Parallel
ruler, an instrument for drawing parallel lines, so
constructed as to have the successive positions of the
ruling edge parallel to each other; also, one consisting
of two movable parts, the opposite edges of which are
always parallel.
Parallel sailing (Naut.), sailing on a parallel of
latitude.
Parallel sphere (Astron. & Geog.), that position of the
sphere in which the circles of daily motion are parallel
to the horizon, as to an observer at either pole.
Parallel vise, a vise having jaws so guided as to remain
parallel in all positions. Parallel
Parallel Par"al*lel, v. i.
To be parallel; to correspond; to be like. [Obs.] --Bacon.
ParallelParallel Par"al*lel, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Paralleled; p. pr.
& vb. n. Paralleling.]
1. To place or set so as to be parallel; to place so as to be
parallel to, or to conform in direction with, something
else.
The needle . . . doth parallel and place itself upon
the true meridian. --Sir T.
Browne.
2. Fig.: To make to conform to something else in character,
motive, aim, or the like.
His life is paralleled Even with the stroke and line
of his great justice. --Shak.
3. To equal; to match; to correspond to. --Shak.
4. To produce or adduce as a parallel. [R.] --Locke.
My young remembrance can not parallel A fellow to
it. --Shak. Parallel barParallel Par"al*lel, a. [F. parall[`e]le, L. parallelus, fr.
Gr. ?; ? beside + ? of one another, fr. ? other, akin to L.
alius. See Allien.]
1. (Geom.) Extended in the same direction, and in all parts
equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.
Revolutions . . . parallel to the equinoctial.
--Hakluyt.
Note: Curved lines or curved planes are said to be parallel
when they are in all parts equally distant.
2. Having the same direction or tendency; running side by
side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same
result; -- used with to and with.
When honor runs parallel with the laws of God and
our country, it can not be too much cherished.
--Addison.
3. Continuing a resemblance through many particulars;
applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a
parallel case; a parallel passage. --Addison.
Parallel bar.
(a) (Steam Eng.) A rod in a parallel motion which is
parallel with the working beam.
(b) One of a pair of bars raised about five feet above the
floor or ground, and parallel to each other, -- used
for gymnastic exercises.
Parallel circles of a sphere, those circles of the sphere
whose planes are parallel to each other.
Parallel columns, or Parallels (Printing), two or more
passages of reading matter printed side by side, for the
purpose of emphasizing the similarity or discrepancy
between them.
Parallel forces (Mech.), forces which act in directions
parallel to each other.
Parallel motion.
(a) (Mach.) A jointed system of links, rods, or bars, by
which the motion of a reciprocating piece, as a piston
rod, may be guided, either approximately or exactly in
a straight line. --Rankine.
(b) (Mus.) The ascending or descending of two or more
parts at fixed intervals, as thirds or sixths.
Parallel rod (Locomotive Eng.), a metal rod that connects
the crank pins of two or more driving wheels; -- called
also couping rod, in distinction from the connecting
rod. See Illust. of Locomotive, in App. -- Parallel
ruler, an instrument for drawing parallel lines, so
constructed as to have the successive positions of the
ruling edge parallel to each other; also, one consisting
of two movable parts, the opposite edges of which are
always parallel.
Parallel sailing (Naut.), sailing on a parallel of
latitude.
Parallel sphere (Astron. & Geog.), that position of the
sphere in which the circles of daily motion are parallel
to the horizon, as to an observer at either pole.
Parallel vise, a vise having jaws so guided as to remain
parallel in all positions. Parallel circles of a sphereParallel Par"al*lel, a. [F. parall[`e]le, L. parallelus, fr.
Gr. ?; ? beside + ? of one another, fr. ? other, akin to L.
alius. See Allien.]
1. (Geom.) Extended in the same direction, and in all parts
equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.
Revolutions . . . parallel to the equinoctial.
--Hakluyt.
Note: Curved lines or curved planes are said to be parallel
when they are in all parts equally distant.
2. Having the same direction or tendency; running side by
side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same
result; -- used with to and with.
When honor runs parallel with the laws of God and
our country, it can not be too much cherished.
--Addison.
3. Continuing a resemblance through many particulars;
applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a
parallel case; a parallel passage. --Addison.
Parallel bar.
(a) (Steam Eng.) A rod in a parallel motion which is
parallel with the working beam.
(b) One of a pair of bars raised about five feet above the
floor or ground, and parallel to each other, -- used
for gymnastic exercises.
Parallel circles of a sphere, those circles of the sphere
whose planes are parallel to each other.
Parallel columns, or Parallels (Printing), two or more
passages of reading matter printed side by side, for the
purpose of emphasizing the similarity or discrepancy
between them.
Parallel forces (Mech.), forces which act in directions
parallel to each other.
Parallel motion.
(a) (Mach.) A jointed system of links, rods, or bars, by
which the motion of a reciprocating piece, as a piston
rod, may be guided, either approximately or exactly in
a straight line. --Rankine.
(b) (Mus.) The ascending or descending of two or more
parts at fixed intervals, as thirds or sixths.
Parallel rod (Locomotive Eng.), a metal rod that connects
the crank pins of two or more driving wheels; -- called
also couping rod, in distinction from the connecting
rod. See Illust. of Locomotive, in App. -- Parallel
ruler, an instrument for drawing parallel lines, so
constructed as to have the successive positions of the
ruling edge parallel to each other; also, one consisting
of two movable parts, the opposite edges of which are
always parallel.
Parallel sailing (Naut.), sailing on a parallel of
latitude.
Parallel sphere (Astron. & Geog.), that position of the
sphere in which the circles of daily motion are parallel
to the horizon, as to an observer at either pole.
Parallel vise, a vise having jaws so guided as to remain
parallel in all positions. Parallel columnsParallel Par"al*lel, a. [F. parall[`e]le, L. parallelus, fr.
Gr. ?; ? beside + ? of one another, fr. ? other, akin to L.
alius. See Allien.]
1. (Geom.) Extended in the same direction, and in all parts
equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.
Revolutions . . . parallel to the equinoctial.
--Hakluyt.
Note: Curved lines or curved planes are said to be parallel
when they are in all parts equally distant.
2. Having the same direction or tendency; running side by
side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same
result; -- used with to and with.
When honor runs parallel with the laws of God and
our country, it can not be too much cherished.
--Addison.
3. Continuing a resemblance through many particulars;
applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a
parallel case; a parallel passage. --Addison.
Parallel bar.
(a) (Steam Eng.) A rod in a parallel motion which is
parallel with the working beam.
(b) One of a pair of bars raised about five feet above the
floor or ground, and parallel to each other, -- used
for gymnastic exercises.
Parallel circles of a sphere, those circles of the sphere
whose planes are parallel to each other.
Parallel columns, or Parallels (Printing), two or more
passages of reading matter printed side by side, for the
purpose of emphasizing the similarity or discrepancy
between them.
Parallel forces (Mech.), forces which act in directions
parallel to each other.
Parallel motion.
(a) (Mach.) A jointed system of links, rods, or bars, by
which the motion of a reciprocating piece, as a piston
rod, may be guided, either approximately or exactly in
a straight line. --Rankine.
(b) (Mus.) The ascending or descending of two or more
parts at fixed intervals, as thirds or sixths.
Parallel rod (Locomotive Eng.), a metal rod that connects
the crank pins of two or more driving wheels; -- called
also couping rod, in distinction from the connecting
rod. See Illust. of Locomotive, in App. -- Parallel
ruler, an instrument for drawing parallel lines, so
constructed as to have the successive positions of the
ruling edge parallel to each other; also, one consisting
of two movable parts, the opposite edges of which are
always parallel.
Parallel sailing (Naut.), sailing on a parallel of
latitude.
Parallel sphere (Astron. & Geog.), that position of the
sphere in which the circles of daily motion are parallel
to the horizon, as to an observer at either pole.
Parallel vise, a vise having jaws so guided as to remain
parallel in all positions. Parallel forcesParallel Par"al*lel, a. [F. parall[`e]le, L. parallelus, fr.
Gr. ?; ? beside + ? of one another, fr. ? other, akin to L.
alius. See Allien.]
1. (Geom.) Extended in the same direction, and in all parts
equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.
Revolutions . . . parallel to the equinoctial.
--Hakluyt.
Note: Curved lines or curved planes are said to be parallel
when they are in all parts equally distant.
2. Having the same direction or tendency; running side by
side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same
result; -- used with to and with.
When honor runs parallel with the laws of God and
our country, it can not be too much cherished.
--Addison.
3. Continuing a resemblance through many particulars;
applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a
parallel case; a parallel passage. --Addison.
Parallel bar.
(a) (Steam Eng.) A rod in a parallel motion which is
parallel with the working beam.
(b) One of a pair of bars raised about five feet above the
floor or ground, and parallel to each other, -- used
for gymnastic exercises.
Parallel circles of a sphere, those circles of the sphere
whose planes are parallel to each other.
Parallel columns, or Parallels (Printing), two or more
passages of reading matter printed side by side, for the
purpose of emphasizing the similarity or discrepancy
between them.
Parallel forces (Mech.), forces which act in directions
parallel to each other.
Parallel motion.
(a) (Mach.) A jointed system of links, rods, or bars, by
which the motion of a reciprocating piece, as a piston
rod, may be guided, either approximately or exactly in
a straight line. --Rankine.
(b) (Mus.) The ascending or descending of two or more
parts at fixed intervals, as thirds or sixths.
Parallel rod (Locomotive Eng.), a metal rod that connects
the crank pins of two or more driving wheels; -- called
also couping rod, in distinction from the connecting
rod. See Illust. of Locomotive, in App. -- Parallel
ruler, an instrument for drawing parallel lines, so
constructed as to have the successive positions of the
ruling edge parallel to each other; also, one consisting
of two movable parts, the opposite edges of which are
always parallel.
Parallel sailing (Naut.), sailing on a parallel of
latitude.
Parallel sphere (Astron. & Geog.), that position of the
sphere in which the circles of daily motion are parallel
to the horizon, as to an observer at either pole.
Parallel vise, a vise having jaws so guided as to remain
parallel in all positions. Parallel motionParallel Par"al*lel, a. [F. parall[`e]le, L. parallelus, fr.
Gr. ?; ? beside + ? of one another, fr. ? other, akin to L.
alius. See Allien.]
1. (Geom.) Extended in the same direction, and in all parts
equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.
Revolutions . . . parallel to the equinoctial.
--Hakluyt.
Note: Curved lines or curved planes are said to be parallel
when they are in all parts equally distant.
2. Having the same direction or tendency; running side by
side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same
result; -- used with to and with.
When honor runs parallel with the laws of God and
our country, it can not be too much cherished.
--Addison.
3. Continuing a resemblance through many particulars;
applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a
parallel case; a parallel passage. --Addison.
Parallel bar.
(a) (Steam Eng.) A rod in a parallel motion which is
parallel with the working beam.
(b) One of a pair of bars raised about five feet above the
floor or ground, and parallel to each other, -- used
for gymnastic exercises.
Parallel circles of a sphere, those circles of the sphere
whose planes are parallel to each other.
Parallel columns, or Parallels (Printing), two or more
passages of reading matter printed side by side, for the
purpose of emphasizing the similarity or discrepancy
between them.
Parallel forces (Mech.), forces which act in directions
parallel to each other.
Parallel motion.
(a) (Mach.) A jointed system of links, rods, or bars, by
which the motion of a reciprocating piece, as a piston
rod, may be guided, either approximately or exactly in
a straight line. --Rankine.
(b) (Mus.) The ascending or descending of two or more
parts at fixed intervals, as thirds or sixths.
Parallel rod (Locomotive Eng.), a metal rod that connects
the crank pins of two or more driving wheels; -- called
also couping rod, in distinction from the connecting
rod. See Illust. of Locomotive, in App. -- Parallel
ruler, an instrument for drawing parallel lines, so
constructed as to have the successive positions of the
ruling edge parallel to each other; also, one consisting
of two movable parts, the opposite edges of which are
always parallel.
Parallel sailing (Naut.), sailing on a parallel of
latitude.
Parallel sphere (Astron. & Geog.), that position of the
sphere in which the circles of daily motion are parallel
to the horizon, as to an observer at either pole.
Parallel vise, a vise having jaws so guided as to remain
parallel in all positions. Parallel rodParallel Par"al*lel, a. [F. parall[`e]le, L. parallelus, fr.
Gr. ?; ? beside + ? of one another, fr. ? other, akin to L.
alius. See Allien.]
1. (Geom.) Extended in the same direction, and in all parts
equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.
Revolutions . . . parallel to the equinoctial.
--Hakluyt.
Note: Curved lines or curved planes are said to be parallel
when they are in all parts equally distant.
2. Having the same direction or tendency; running side by
side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same
result; -- used with to and with.
When honor runs parallel with the laws of God and
our country, it can not be too much cherished.
--Addison.
3. Continuing a resemblance through many particulars;
applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a
parallel case; a parallel passage. --Addison.
Parallel bar.
(a) (Steam Eng.) A rod in a parallel motion which is
parallel with the working beam.
(b) One of a pair of bars raised about five feet above the
floor or ground, and parallel to each other, -- used
for gymnastic exercises.
Parallel circles of a sphere, those circles of the sphere
whose planes are parallel to each other.
Parallel columns, or Parallels (Printing), two or more
passages of reading matter printed side by side, for the
purpose of emphasizing the similarity or discrepancy
between them.
Parallel forces (Mech.), forces which act in directions
parallel to each other.
Parallel motion.
(a) (Mach.) A jointed system of links, rods, or bars, by
which the motion of a reciprocating piece, as a piston
rod, may be guided, either approximately or exactly in
a straight line. --Rankine.
(b) (Mus.) The ascending or descending of two or more
parts at fixed intervals, as thirds or sixths.
Parallel rod (Locomotive Eng.), a metal rod that connects
the crank pins of two or more driving wheels; -- called
also couping rod, in distinction from the connecting
rod. See Illust. of Locomotive, in App. -- Parallel
ruler, an instrument for drawing parallel lines, so
constructed as to have the successive positions of the
ruling edge parallel to each other; also, one consisting
of two movable parts, the opposite edges of which are
always parallel.
Parallel sailing (Naut.), sailing on a parallel of
latitude.
Parallel sphere (Astron. & Geog.), that position of the
sphere in which the circles of daily motion are parallel
to the horizon, as to an observer at either pole.
Parallel vise, a vise having jaws so guided as to remain
parallel in all positions. Parallel rulerParallel Par"al*lel, a. [F. parall[`e]le, L. parallelus, fr.
Gr. ?; ? beside + ? of one another, fr. ? other, akin to L.
alius. See Allien.]
1. (Geom.) Extended in the same direction, and in all parts
equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.
Revolutions . . . parallel to the equinoctial.
--Hakluyt.
Note: Curved lines or curved planes are said to be parallel
when they are in all parts equally distant.
2. Having the same direction or tendency; running side by
side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same
result; -- used with to and with.
When honor runs parallel with the laws of God and
our country, it can not be too much cherished.
--Addison.
3. Continuing a resemblance through many particulars;
applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a
parallel case; a parallel passage. --Addison.
Parallel bar.
(a) (Steam Eng.) A rod in a parallel motion which is
parallel with the working beam.
(b) One of a pair of bars raised about five feet above the
floor or ground, and parallel to each other, -- used
for gymnastic exercises.
Parallel circles of a sphere, those circles of the sphere
whose planes are parallel to each other.
Parallel columns, or Parallels (Printing), two or more
passages of reading matter printed side by side, for the
purpose of emphasizing the similarity or discrepancy
between them.
Parallel forces (Mech.), forces which act in directions
parallel to each other.
Parallel motion.
(a) (Mach.) A jointed system of links, rods, or bars, by
which the motion of a reciprocating piece, as a piston
rod, may be guided, either approximately or exactly in
a straight line. --Rankine.
(b) (Mus.) The ascending or descending of two or more
parts at fixed intervals, as thirds or sixths.
Parallel rod (Locomotive Eng.), a metal rod that connects
the crank pins of two or more driving wheels; -- called
also couping rod, in distinction from the connecting
rod. See Illust. of Locomotive, in App. -- Parallel
ruler, an instrument for drawing parallel lines, so
constructed as to have the successive positions of the
ruling edge parallel to each other; also, one consisting
of two movable parts, the opposite edges of which are
always parallel.
Parallel sailing (Naut.), sailing on a parallel of
latitude.
Parallel sphere (Astron. & Geog.), that position of the
sphere in which the circles of daily motion are parallel
to the horizon, as to an observer at either pole.
Parallel vise, a vise having jaws so guided as to remain
parallel in all positions. Parallel sailingParallel Par"al*lel, a. [F. parall[`e]le, L. parallelus, fr.
Gr. ?; ? beside + ? of one another, fr. ? other, akin to L.
alius. See Allien.]
1. (Geom.) Extended in the same direction, and in all parts
equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.
Revolutions . . . parallel to the equinoctial.
--Hakluyt.
Note: Curved lines or curved planes are said to be parallel
when they are in all parts equally distant.
2. Having the same direction or tendency; running side by
side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same
result; -- used with to and with.
When honor runs parallel with the laws of God and
our country, it can not be too much cherished.
--Addison.
3. Continuing a resemblance through many particulars;
applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a
parallel case; a parallel passage. --Addison.
Parallel bar.
(a) (Steam Eng.) A rod in a parallel motion which is
parallel with the working beam.
(b) One of a pair of bars raised about five feet above the
floor or ground, and parallel to each other, -- used
for gymnastic exercises.
Parallel circles of a sphere, those circles of the sphere
whose planes are parallel to each other.
Parallel columns, or Parallels (Printing), two or more
passages of reading matter printed side by side, for the
purpose of emphasizing the similarity or discrepancy
between them.
Parallel forces (Mech.), forces which act in directions
parallel to each other.
Parallel motion.
(a) (Mach.) A jointed system of links, rods, or bars, by
which the motion of a reciprocating piece, as a piston
rod, may be guided, either approximately or exactly in
a straight line. --Rankine.
(b) (Mus.) The ascending or descending of two or more
parts at fixed intervals, as thirds or sixths.
Parallel rod (Locomotive Eng.), a metal rod that connects
the crank pins of two or more driving wheels; -- called
also couping rod, in distinction from the connecting
rod. See Illust. of Locomotive, in App. -- Parallel
ruler, an instrument for drawing parallel lines, so
constructed as to have the successive positions of the
ruling edge parallel to each other; also, one consisting
of two movable parts, the opposite edges of which are
always parallel.
Parallel sailing (Naut.), sailing on a parallel of
latitude.
Parallel sphere (Astron. & Geog.), that position of the
sphere in which the circles of daily motion are parallel
to the horizon, as to an observer at either pole.
Parallel vise, a vise having jaws so guided as to remain
parallel in all positions. Parallel sphereParallel Par"al*lel, a. [F. parall[`e]le, L. parallelus, fr.
Gr. ?; ? beside + ? of one another, fr. ? other, akin to L.
alius. See Allien.]
1. (Geom.) Extended in the same direction, and in all parts
equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes.
Revolutions . . . parallel to the equinoctial.
--Hakluyt.
Note: Curved lines or curved planes are said to be parallel
when they are in all parts equally distant.
2. Having the same direction or tendency; running side by
side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same
result; -- used with to and with.
When honor runs parallel with the laws of God and
our country, it can not be too much cherished.
--Addison.
3. Continuing a resemblance through many particulars;
applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a
parallel case; a parallel passage. --Addison.
Parallel bar.
(a) (Steam Eng.) A rod in a parallel motion which is
parallel with the working beam.
(b) One of a pair of bars raised about five feet above the
floor or ground, and parallel to each other, -- used
for gymnastic exercises.
Parallel circles of a sphere, those circles of the sphere
whose planes are parallel to each other.
Parallel columns, or Parallels (Printing), two or more
passages of reading matter printed side by side, for the
purpose of emphasizing the similarity or discrepancy
between them.
Parallel forces (Mech.), forces which act in directions
parallel to each other.
Parallel motion.
(a) (Mach.) A jointed system of links, rods, or bars, by
which the motion of a reciprocating piece, as a piston
rod, may be guided, either approximately or exactly in
a straight line. --Rankine.
(b) (Mus.) The ascending or descending of two or more
parts at fixed intervals, as thirds or sixths.
Parallel rod (Locomotive Eng.), a metal rod that connects
the crank pins of two or more driving wheels; -- called
also couping rod, in distinction from the connecting
rod. See Illust. of Locomotive, in App. -- Parallel
ruler, an instrument for drawing parallel lines, so
constructed as to have the successive positions of the
ruling edge parallel to each other; also, one consisting
of two movable parts, the opposite edges of which are
always parallel.
Parallel sailing (Naut.), sailing on a parallel of
latitude.
Parallel sphere (Astron. & Geog.), that position of the
sphere in which the circles of daily motion are parallel
to the horizon, as to an observer at either pole.
Parallel vise, a vise having jaws so guided as to remain
parallel in all positions.
Meaning of Paral from wikipedia
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Par or
PAR may
refer to:
Par value,
stated value or face
value in
finance and
accounting Par yield or
par rate...
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Pars may
refer to: Fars
Province of Iran, also
known as
Pars Province Pars (Sasanian province), a province...
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Paral·lel is a
Barcelona Metro station,
located under Avinguda del
Paral·lel,
between the
streets of
Ronda de Sant Pau and
Carrer Nou de la Rambla. It...
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Parel (ISO:
Paraḷ, pronunciation: [
pəɾəɭ]) is a
neighbourhood of Mumbai.
Parel used to have a
number of
textile mills, but
these have been
replaced by...
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Pars destruens and
pars construens (Latin) are
complementary parts of argumentation. The
negative part of
criticizing views is the
pars destruens. And...
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August 10, 1932) is a
Czech fiction writer whose work
ranges from
biting satire to
works of
Socialist Realism,
produced under the...
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pars interarticularis, or
pars for short, is the part of a
vertebra located between the
inferior and
superior articular processes of the
facet joint...
- value), over par (over
par value) and
under par (under
par value). A bond
selling at
par is
priced at 100% of face value.
Par can also
refer to a bond's...
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Pars intermedia is the
boundary between the
anterior and
posterior lobes of the pituitary. It
contains colloid-filled
cysts and two
types of
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