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81To strain a point — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… …
82vaccine point — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… …
83Vowel point — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… …
84Cyperus papyrus — This article is about the plant. For other uses, see Papyrus. Cyperus papyrus Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae …
85Dapitan City — The City of Dapitan is a 2nd class city in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 68,178 people in 13,560 households. It is historically significant as being the place where the… …
86Ocean Telegraph / Light Brigade (clipper) — Career Name: Ocean Telegraph / Light Brigade Owner: 1854: Reed, Wade & …
87HMS Hindostan (1795) — HMS Hindustan (variously Hindostan ) was a 50 gun fifth rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. Originally a teak built East Indiaman named Born built in India, she was bought into Royal Navy service in 1795. She was converted to a storeship in… …
88seaworthy — Ability to withstand ordinary stress of wind, waves and other weather which the vessel might normally be expected to encounter. Miles v. Royal Indem. Co., Tex.Civ.App., 589 S.W.2d 725, 729. This adjective, as applied to a vessel, signifies that… …
89Buntline hitch — Knot details name= Buntline hitch caption=Left: Buntline hitch Right: Slipped buntline hitch names= Studding sail tack bend, Inside clove hitch type= hitch strength= origin= related= Clove hitch, Two half hitches, Lobster buoy hitch releasing=… …
90Boatswain — Boat swain, n. [Boat + swain.] 1. (Naut.) An officer who has charge of the boats, sails, rigging, colors, anchors, cables, cordage, etc., of a ship, and who also summons the crew, and performs other duties. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) (a) The… …
