sympathetic
121sympathetic string — /ˌsɪmpəθɛtɪk ˈstrɪŋ/ (say .simpuhthetik string) noun a thin wire string used in various musical instruments, and not played upon, but set into vibration by the plucked or bowed strings, to reinforce the sound …
122Sympathetic Magic — A desired effect is achieved through symbolism and imitation. To have good luck in the hunt, a dance or ritual is performed with the performers dressing and acting like the animal they want to hunt. An animal s strengths and abilities can… …
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123sympathetic illness — An illness resulting from a mental or emotional disturbance caused by the observance of the suffering of another from injury or illness. 52 Am J1st Torts § 70 …
124sympathetic strike — A strike in support of another existing strike of other employees. Anno: 83 ALR 458; 71 L Ed 261. A strike instigated in aid of a secondary boycott is such a strike. In essence it is a threat to inflict damage upon the immediate employer, between …
125sympathetic nervous system — The part of the nervous system that increases heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and pupil size. It also causes blood vessels to narrow and decreases digestive juices …
126sympathetic vibration — noun (physics) vibration produced by resonance • Topics: ↑physics, ↑natural philosophy • Hypernyms: ↑oscillation, ↑vibration * * * noun : a vibration produced in one body by the vibrations of exactly the same period …
127sympathetic clock — noun : a clock synchronized from a master clock …
128sympathetic magic — noun : magic based on the assumption that a person or thing can be supernaturally affected through its name or an object (as a nail paring, image, or dancer) representing it : contagious magic compare imitative magic …
