Hogback
n.
A ridge formed by tilted strata; hence, any ridge with a sharp summit, and steeply sloping sides. →
Sanguinary
a.
The Sanguinaria. →
Valve
n.
One of the pieces into which a capsule naturally separates when it bursts. →
Figure
n.
The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance. →
Gyrostatic
a.
Of or pertaining to the gyrostat or to gyrostatics. →
Nub
n.
A jag, or snag; a knob; a protuberance; also, the point or gist, as of a story. →
High-minded
a.
Proud; arrogant. →
Pallet
n.
A small and mean bed; a bed of straw. →
Nebuly
a.
Composed of successive short curves supposed to resemble a cloud; -- said of a heraldic line by which an ordinary or subordinary may be bounded. →
Unreverend
a.
Not reverend. →
Residence
n.
The residing of an incumbent on his benefice; -- opposed to nonresidence. →