n.
An instrument for measuring the velocity of running water in a river or canal, consisting of a wheel with inclined vanes, which is turned by the current. The rotations of the wheel are recorded by clockwork. →
adv.
To what degree or extent, number or amount; in what proportion; by what measure or quality. →
n.
The edible berries of the Zizyphys Lotus, a tree of Northern Africa, and Southwestern Europe. →
a.
Bearing or conducting inwards to a part or organ; -- opposed to efferent; as, afferent vessels; afferent nerves, which convey sensations from the external organs to the brain. →