a.
Having but one series of stamens, and that equal in number to the proper number of petals; isostemonous. →
v. t.
To bring, carry, send, or turn, back; as, to return a borrowed book, or a hired horse. →
n. pl.
An instrument, usually resembling a pair of dividers or compasses with curved legs, for measuring the diameter or thickness of bodies, as of work shaped in a lathe or planer, timber, masts, shot, etc.; or the bore of firearms, tubes, etc.; -- called also caliper compasses, or caliber compasses. →
n.
The art or practice of burning pictures on wood with a hot iron; -- called also poker painting. See Poker picture, under Poker. →