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STRAHLSTEIN, n. [G., a beam or gleam, and stone. Another name of actinolite.
STRAIGHT, a. [L., formed from the root of reach, stretch, right. It is customary...
STRAIGHTEN, v.t. 1. To make straight; to reduce from a crooked to a straight for...
STRAIGHTENED, pp. Made straight; made narrow.
STRAIGHTENER, n. He or that which straightens.
STRAIGHTENING, ppr. Making straight or narrow.
STRAIGHTLY, adv. 1. In a right line; not crookedly. 2. Tightly; closely.
STRAIGHTNESS, n. 1. The quality or state of being straight; rectitude. 2. Narrow...
STRAIGHTWAY, adv. [straight and way.] Immediately; without loss of time; without...
STRAIKS, n. Strong plates of iron on the circumference of a cannon wheel over th...
STRAIN, v.t. [L. This word retains its original signification, to stretch.] 1. T...
STRAINABLE, a. Capable of being strained [Not in use.]
STRAINED, pp. Stretched; violently exerted; filtered.
STRAINER, n. That through which any liquid passes for purification; an instrumen...
STRAINING, ppr. Stretching; exerting with violence; making great efforts; filter...
STRAINT, n. A violent stretching or tension. [Not in use.]