n.
The act of hiring, or the contract for the use of, a vessel, or some part of it, to convey cargo. →
n.
A straight line considered as drawn from a center to an indefinite distance in one direction, the complete ray being the whole line drawn to an indefinite distance in both directions. →
v. t.
To be apprised, or have information, of; to learn; to be informed of; to hear; as, I understand that Congress has passed the bill. →
v. t.
To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct; as, to hand a lady into a carriage. →
v. t.
A single cluster or group of plants growing close together, and having the earth heaped up about them; as, a hill of corn or potatoes. →