An act of measuring.
Relative positions of two or more vessels with reference to the wind.
A semi-norm; a function that assigns a non-negative size to all vectors in a vector space.
The quantity of plaster of Paris used with common plaster to make it set more quickly.
That part of a shingle, slate, or tile, which is exposed to the weather, when laid; also, one course of such shingles, slates, or tiles.
The depth to which a vessel sinks in the water.
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
Cannabis.
An estimate.
Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
A shotgun (synecdoche for 12 gauge shotgun, the most common chambering for combat and hunting shotguns).
A tunnel-like ear piercing consisting of a hollow ring embedded in the lobe.
A thickness of sheet metal or wire designated by any of several numbering schemes.
The number of stitches per inch, centimetre, or other unit of distance.
A unit of measurement which describes how many spheres of bore diameter of a shotgun can be had from one pound of lead; 12 gauge is roughly equivalent to .75 caliber.
To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.
To estimate.
To mix (a quantity of ordinary plaster) with a quantity of plaster of Paris.
To chip, hew or polish (stones, bricks, etc) to a standard size and/or shape.
To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it.
To appraise the character or ability of; to judge of.
Something used as a measure for comparative evaluations; a model.
The proportion of weights of fine metal and alloy established for coinage.
A level of quality or attainment.
The upper petal or banner of a papilionaceous corolla.
The sheth of a plough.
A collar of mail protecting the neck.
A rule or set of rules or requirements which are widely agreed upon or imposed by government.
An inverted knee timber placed upon the deck instead of beneath it, with its vertical branch turned upward from that which lies horizontally.
One of the upright members that supports the horizontal axis of a transit or theodolite.
A sturdy, woody plant whose upright stem is used to graft a less hardy ornamental flowering plant on, rather then actually planting it.
Any upright support, such as one of the poles of a scaffold.
A manual transmission vehicle.
A bottle of wine containing 0.750 liters of fluid.
A large drinking cup.
standard idiom, a prestigious or standardized language variety; standard language
A tree of natural size supported by its own stem, and not dwarfed by grafting on the stock of a smaller species nor trained upon a wall or trellis.
A musical work of established popularity.
An object supported in an upright position, such as a lamp standard.
The flag or ensign carried by a military unit.
Grade level in primary education.
Having a manual transmission.
Conforming to the standard variety.
Of a usable or serviceable grade or quality.
As normally supplied (not optional).
Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.
Having recognized excellence or authority.
Growing alone as a free-standing plant; not trained on a post etc.
An expression of agreement.