small+cord

  • 71Graft — Graft, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Grafted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Grafting}.] [F. greffer. See {Graft}, n.] 1. To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon. [Formerly… …

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  • 72Grafted — Graft Graft, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Grafted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Grafting}.] [F. greffer. See {Graft}, n.] 1. To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon. [Formerly …

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  • 73Grafting — Graft Graft, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Grafted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Grafting}.] [F. greffer. See {Graft}, n.] 1. To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon. [Formerly …

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  • 74Piping — Pip ing, n. 1. A small cord covered with cloth, used as trimming for women s dresses. [1913 Webster] 2. Pipes, collectively; as, the piping of a house. [1913 Webster] 3. The act of playing on a pipe; the shrill noted of birds, etc. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 75bridger — the small cord or twisted hair to which a fishing hook or a cast of flies is attached …

    Dictionary of ichthyology

  • 76marlinspike — (n.) pointed iron tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope, 1620s, from SPIKE (Cf. spike) (n.) + M.Du. marlijn small cord, from marlen to fasten or secure (a sail), probably frequentative of M.Du. maren to tie, moor (see MOOR (Cf. moor)… …

    Etymology dictionary

  • 77dongle — TV A device that prevents the unauthorized use of hardware or software. A dongle usually consists of a small cord attached to a device or key that secures the hardware. The term is also used to signify a generic adapter for peripherals …

    Audio and video glossary

  • 78marline — /ˈmalən/ (say mahluhn) noun a small cord of two loosely twisted strands, used for seizing. {half adoption, half translation of Dutch marlijn, from marr(en) tie + lijn line1} …

  • 79serve — [c]/sɜv / (say serv) verb (served, serving) –verb (i) 1. to act as a servant. 2. to wait at table; hand food to guests. 3. to render assistance; help. 4. to go through a term of service; do duty as a soldier, sailor, councillor, juror, etc. 5. to …

  • 80service — /ˈsɜvəs / (say servuhs) noun 1. an act of helpful activity. 2. the supplying or supplier of any articles, commodities, activities, etc., required or demanded. 3. the providing of, or a provider of, a public need, such as communications, transport …