Air chamber |
A chamber or cavity filled with air, in an animal or plant. |
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Air chamber |
A cavity containing air to act as a spring for equalizing the flow of a liquid in a pump or other hydraulic machine. |
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Brittle star |
Any species of ophiuran starfishes. See Ophiuroidea. |
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Sea star |
A starfish, or brittle star. |
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Star |
One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulae. |
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Star |
The polestar; the north star. |
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Star |
A planet supposed to influence one's destiny; (usually pl.) a configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune. |
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Star |
That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor. |
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Star |
Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an asterisk [thus, *]; -- used as a reference to a note, or to fill a blank where something is omitted, etc. |
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Star |
A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance. |
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Star |
A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc. |
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Star |
To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems. |
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Star |
To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a theatrical star. |
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Star-blind |
Half blind. |
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Star-crossed |
Not favored by the stars; ill-fated. |
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Star-read |
Doctrine or knowledge of the stars; star lore; astrology; astronomy. |
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Star-spangled |
Spangled or studded with stars. |
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Sun star |
See Sun star, under Sun. |
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Water star grass |
An aquatic plant (Schollera graminea) with grassy leaves, and yellow star-shaped blossoms. |
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Chamber |
A retired room, esp. an upper room used for sleeping; a bedroom; as, the house had four chambers. |
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