Tend — Tend, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tending}.] [Aphetic form of attend. See {Attend}, {Tend} to move, and cf. {Tender} one that tends or attends.] 1. To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Vessel — A tube in the body that carries fluids: blood vessels or lymph vessels. * * * A structure conveying or containing a fluid, especially a liquid. SEE ALSO: vas. [O. Fr. fr. L. vascellum, dim. of vas] absorbent vessels SYN: lymph vessels. afferent v … Medical dictionary
Merchant vessel — This article is about kinds of merchant ships. For water transport in general, see Ship transport. A merchant vessel is a ship that transports cargo or passengers. The closely related term commercial vessel is defined by the United States Coast… … Wikipedia
In-vessel composting — is an industrial form of composting biodegradable waste that occurs in enclosed reactors. These generally consist of metal tanks or concrete bunkers in which air flow and temperature can be controlled. In vessel composting can also refer to… … Wikipedia
Kedah class offshore patrol vessel — Class overview Name: Kedah Class OPV Builders: Blohm + Voss/HDW, German Naval Group (GNG) and Boustead Naval Shipyard (Formerly PCS ND) … Wikipedia
Mazer (drinking vessel) — Mazer, Maplewood with silver gilt mounts, made around 1380 [1] Victoria and Albert Museum, London In the Germanic tradition, a mazer is a special type of drinking vessel, properly made of maple wood, and so called from the spotted or birdseye… … Wikipedia
Tended — Tend Tend, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tending}.] [Aphetic form of attend. See {Attend}, {Tend} to move, and cf. {Tender} one that tends or attends.] 1. To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tending — Tend Tend, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tended}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Tending}.] [Aphetic form of attend. See {Attend}, {Tend} to move, and cf. {Tender} one that tends or attends.] 1. To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
arts, East Asian — Introduction music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature. Some studies of East Asia… … Universalium
