revolving frame

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• Saw frame — Saw Saw, n. [OE. sawe, AS. sage; akin to D. zaag, G. s[ a]ge, OHG. sega, saga, Dan. sav, Sw. s[*a]g, Icel. s[ o]g, L. secare to cut, securis ax, secula sickle. Cf. {Scythe}, {Sickle}, {Section}, {Sedge}.] An instrument for cutting or dividing… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Chen (Old Frame, First Routine, Lao Jia Yi Lu) — The different slow motion solo form training sequences of Taijiquan are the best known manifestation of Taiji for the general public. The forms are usually performed slowly by beginners and are designed to promote concentration, condition the… …   Wikipedia

• Turnstile — Turn stile , n. 1. A revolving frame in a footpath, preventing the passage of horses or cattle, but admitting that of persons; a turnpike. See {Turnpike}, n., 1. [1913 Webster] 2. A similar arrangement for registering the number of persons… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• turnpike — noun Etymology: Middle English turnepike revolving frame bearing spikes and serving as a barrier, from turnen to turn + pike Date: 1678 1. tollgate 2. a. (1) a road (as an expressway) for the use of which tolls are collected (2) a road formerly… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Cromer Lighthouse — Location Cromer, Norfolk, England Coordinates …   Wikipedia

• tippler — tippler1 noun a habitual drinker of alcohol. Origin ME (denoting a retailer of alcoholic liquor): of unknown origin. tippler2 noun a revolving frame or cage in which a truck is inverted to discharge its load. Origin C19: from dialect tipple… …   English new terms dictionary

• swift — adj., adv., & n. adj. 1 quick, rapid; soon coming or passing. 2 speedy, prompt (a swift response; was swift to act). adv. (archaic except in comb.) swiftly (swift moving). n. 1 any swift flying insect eating bird of the family Apodidae, with long …   Useful english dictionary

• Swift — adj., adv., & n. adj. 1 quick, rapid; soon coming or passing. 2 speedy, prompt (a swift response; was swift to act). adv. (archaic except in comb.) swiftly (swift moving). n. 1 any swift flying insect eating bird of the family Apodidae, with long …   Useful english dictionary

• Marine sandglass — Revolving Marine sandglass, (four column brass stand) Helmsman …   Wikipedia

• printing — /prin ting/, n. 1. the art, process, or business of producing books, newspapers, etc., by impression from movable types, plates, etc. 2. the act of a person or thing that prints. 3. words, symbols, etc., in printed form. 4. printed material. 5.… …   Universalium

• Revolver — A revolver is a repeating firearm that consists of multiple chambers and at least one barrel for firing. As the user cocks the hammer, the cylinder revolves to align the next round with the barrel, which gives this type of firearm its name. In… …   Wikipedia