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111limbo — English has two distinct and probably unrelated words limbo. By far the older is the theological limbo [14], referring originally to that condition in which the souls of the dead exist that are neither in heaven nor in hell. It comes from Latin… …
112warm up — verb 1. run until the normal working temperature is reached (Freq. 2) We warmed up the car for a few minutes • Hypernyms: ↑operate, ↑run • Verb Frames: Somebody s something 2. become more friendly or open …
113limberness — noun ( es) Etymology: limber (III) + ness : the quality or state of being limber * * * limˈberness noun • • • Main Entry: ↑limber …
114flex´i|bly — flex|i|ble «FLEHK suh buhl», adjective. 1. that can be bent without breaking; not stiff; easily bent in all directions: »Leather, rubber, and wire are flexible. 2. Figurative. easily adapted to fit various conditions: »The actor s flexible voice… …
115flex´i|ble|ness — flex|i|ble «FLEHK suh buhl», adjective. 1. that can be bent without breaking; not stiff; easily bent in all directions: »Leather, rubber, and wire are flexible. 2. Figurative. easily adapted to fit various conditions: »The actor s flexible voice… …
116flex|i|ble — «FLEHK suh buhl», adjective. 1. that can be bent without breaking; not stiff; easily bent in all directions: »Leather, rubber, and wire are flexible. 2. Figurative. easily adapted to fit various conditions: »The actor s flexible voice… …
117Caisson — Cais son, n. [F., fr. caisse, case, chest. See 1st {Case}.] 1. (Mil.) (a) A chest to hold ammunition. (b) A four wheeled carriage for conveying ammunition, consisting of two parts, a body and a limber. In light field batteries there is one… …
118Pneumatic caisson — Caisson Cais son, n. [F., fr. caisse, case, chest. See 1st {Case}.] 1. (Mil.) (a) A chest to hold ammunition. (b) A four wheeled carriage for conveying ammunition, consisting of two parts, a body and a limber. In light field batteries there is… …
119Unlimber — Un*lim ber, v. t. [1st pref. un + limber.] (Mil.) To detach the limber from; as, to unlimber a gun. [1913 Webster] …
120caisson — noun Etymology: French, from Middle French, from Old Occitan, from caissa chest, from Latin capsa more at case Date: circa 1702 1. a. a chest to hold ammunition b. a usually 2 wheeled vehicle for artillery ammunition attachable …
