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11slope — I. n. 1. Obliquity, oblique direction, direction downward. 2. Inclination, acclivity or declivity. II. v. a. Incline. III. v. n. Incline, slant, take an oblique direction …
12Tibia — This article is about the vertebrate bone. For other uses, see Tibia (disambiguation). Bone: Tibia Plan of ossification of the tibia. From three centers. Gray s …
13-ward — [wərd] [ME werd < OE weard < base of weorthan, to become: see WORTH2] suffix 1. forming adverbs in a (specified) direction [inward] 2. forming adjectives in a (specified) direction [downward] …
14Anterior gluteal line — Infobox Bone Name = Anterior gluteal line Latin = l. glutea anterior GraySubject = 57 GrayPage = 233 Caption = Right hip bone. External surface. (Anterior gluteal line is the third red line from the top.) Caption2 = System = Precursor = MeshName …
15downwards — downward, downwards The only form for the adjective is downward (in a downward direction), but downward and downwards are both used for the adverb, with a preference for downwards in BrE: • She ferreted in her bag; then held it up mouth downwards …
16locomotion — /loh keuh moh sheuhn/, n. the act or power of moving from place to place. [1640 50; see LOCOMOTIVE, MOTION] * * * Any of various animal movements that result in progression from one place to another. Locomotion is classified as either… …
17Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
18eye, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction specialized sense organ capable of receiving visual images, which are then carried to the brain. Anatomy of the visual apparatus Structures auxiliary to the eye The orbit The eye is protected from mechanical injury… …
19Lift (force) — For other uses, see Lift. Boeing 747 8F landing A fluid flowing past the surface of a body exerts a surface force on it. Lift is the component of this force that is perpendicular to the …
20climate — /kluy mit/, n. 1. the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years. 2. a region or… …
