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31inch — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot (2.54 cm). 2 a (as a unit of rainfall) a quantity that would cover a horizontal surface to a depth of 1 inch. b (of atmospheric or other pressure) an amount that balances the …
32ounce — 1. n. 1 a a unit of weight of one sixteenth of a pound avoirdupois (approx. 28 grams). Usage: Abbr.: oz. b a unit of one twelfth of a pound troy or apothecaries measure, equal to 480 grains (approx. 31 grams). 2 a small quantity. Phrases and… …
33digit — dig it (d[i^]j [i^]t), n. [L. digitus finger; prob. akin to Gr. da ktylos, of uncertain origin; possibly akin to E. toe. Cf. {Dactyl}.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe. [1913 Webster] The ruminants …
34digit — /dij it/, n. 1. a finger or toe. 2. the breadth of a finger used as a unit of linear measure, usually equal to ¾ in. (2 cm). 3. any of the Arabic figures of 1 through 9 and 0. 4. any of the symbols of other number systems, as 0 or 1 in the binary …
35inch — I [[t]ɪntʃ[/t]] n. 1) wam a unit of length, 1/12 of a foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters 2) a very small amount, degree, or distance: averted disaster by an inch[/ex] 3) to move by small degrees: We inched along the road[/ex] • every inch… …
36inch — I. /ɪntʃ / (say inch) noun 1. a unit of length in the imperial system, ¹⁄₁₂ foot or 25.4 × 10 3 m (25.4 mm). Symbol: Abbrev.: in 2. See inch of mercury. 3. See inch of water. 4. a very small amount of anything. –verb (i) 5 …
37inch — inch1 [inch] n. [ME inche < OE ynce < L uncia, twelfth part, inch, OUNCE1] 1. a unit of length in the FPS system, equal to 1/ 12 foot (2.54 cm): symbol, ″: abbrev. in 2. a fall (of rain, snow, etc.) equal to the amount that would cover a… …
38History of the Jews in Spain — Part of a series of articles on Jews and Judaism …
39Muscle — is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. There are three types of muscle in the body. Muscle which is responsible for moving extremities and external areas of the body is called "skeletal muscle." Heart… …
40Glossary of cricket terms — Cricket is a team sport played between two teams of eleven. It is known for its rich terminology.[1][2][3] Some terms are often thought to be arcane and humorous by those not familiar with the game.[4] This is a general glossary of the… …
