n. An arpent. [ Obs. ] Webster (1623). [ 1913 Webster ]
n. a natural family used in some classification systems to include the genera
a. Fault-finding; censorious caviling. See Captious.
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‖n. [ Sp., a carpenter, a woodpecker. ] A california woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus), noted for its habit of inserting acorns in holes which it drills in trees. The acorns become infested by insect larvæ, which, when grown, are extracted for food by the bird. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See Cat-harping. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Naut.) One of the short ropes or iron cramps used to brace in the shrouds toward the masts so a to give freer sweep to the yards. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to the harp;
[ F. harper to grasp strongly. See Harpoon. ] A harpoon. Evelyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. pl. (Naut.) The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem.
n. [ Gr.
n. [ From NL. Pilocarpus pennatifolius jaborandi; L. pilus hair + Gr.
n.
Warping bank,
Warping hook,
Warping mill,
Warping penny,
Warping post,