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SPI'NEL, SPINELLE, n. The spinelle ruby, says Hauy; is the true ruby, a gem of a...
SPINE, n. [L.] 1. The back bone of an animal. 2. The shin of the leg. 3. A thorn...
SPIN'DLE-TREE, n. A plant, prick-wood, of the genus Euonymus.
SPIN'DLE-SHAPED, a. Having the shape of a spindle; fusiform.
SPIN'DLE-LEGS, SPIN'DLE-SHANKS, n. A tall slender person; in contempt.
SPIN'DLE-SHANKED, a. Having long slender legs.
SPIN'DLE-LEGS, SPIN'DLE-SHANKS, n. A tall slender person; in contempt.
SPIN'DLE, a. [See Spin .] 1. The pin used in spinning wheels for twisting the th...
SPI'NAL, a. [See Spine .] Pertaining to the spine or back bone of an animal; as ...
SPIN'ACH, SPIN'AGE, n. [L. spinacia.] A plant of the genus Spinacia.
SPIN'ACH, SPIN'AGE, n. [L. spinacia.] A plant of the genus Spinacia.
SPIN, v.t. pret. and pp. spun. Span is not used. [If the sense is to draw out or...
SPILTH, n. [from spill.] Any thing spilt. [Not in use.]
SPILT, pret. and pp. of spill.
SPILLING-LINES, in a ship, are ropes for furling more conveniently the square sa...
SPILL'ING, ppr. Suffering to fall or run out, as liquids; shedding.