a.
Relating to, containing, or of the nature of, hyperbole; exaggerating or diminishing beyond the fact; exceeding the truth; as, an hyperbolical expression. →
n.
One of the plates covering the points of junction at the bend of the shoulders and elbows. →
n.
An ancient long-handled weapon, of which the head had a point and several long, sharp edges, curved or straight, and sometimes additional points. The heads were sometimes of very elaborate form. →
n. pl.
A suborder of Actinaria, including Zoanthus and allied genera, which are permanently attached by their bases. →
n.
An inland body of water, esp. if large or if salt or brackish; as, the Caspian Sea; the Sea of Aral; sometimes, a small fresh-water lake; as, the Sea of Galilee. →