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  • 111Lever — In physics, a lever (from French lever , to raise , c.f. a levant ) is a rigid object that is used with an appropriate fulcrum or point to multiply the mechanical force that can be applied to another object.This is also termed mechanical… …

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  • 112far — [[t]fɑ͟ː(r)[/t]] ♦ (Far has two comparatives, farther and further, and two superlatives, farthest and furthest. Farther and farthest are used mainly in sense 1, and are dealt with here. Further and furthest are dealt with in separate entries …

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  • 113Santa Barbara, California — City of Santa Barbara   City   The coastline of Santa Barbara …

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  • 114Bow (weapon) — A bow is a weapon that projects arrows powered by the elasticity of the bow. As the bow is drawn, energy is stored in the limbs of the bow and transformed into rapid motion when the string is released, with the string transferring this force to… …

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  • 115Stroke ratio — In a reciprocating piston engine, the stroke ratio, defined by either bore/stroke ratio or stroke/bore ratio, is a term which is used to describe the ratio between the diameter of the cylinder bore and the length of the piston stroke within its… …

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  • 116Servants' quarters — [ mansion and were intended to be viewed as part of the overall facade] Servants quarters are those parts of a building, traditionally in a private house, which contain the domestic offices and staff accommodation. From the late 17th century… …

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  • 117farther — /fahr dheuhr/, adv., compar. of far with farthest as superl. 1. at or to a greater distance: He went farther down the road. 2. at or to a more advanced point: They are going no farther in their studies. 3. at or to a greater degree or extent: The …

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  • 118native American — native American, adj. a person born in the United States. [1835 45, Amer.] * * * ▪ indigenous peoples of Canada and United States Introduction also called  American Indian,  Amerindian,  Amerind,  Indian,  Aboriginal American,  or  First Nation… …

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  • 119Native American — Indian (def. 1). Usage. See Indian, Eskimo. * * * ▪ indigenous peoples of Canada and United States Introduction also called  American Indian,  Amerindian,  Amerind,  Indian,  Aboriginal A …

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  • 120Oregon — • One of the Pacific Coast States Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Oregon     Oregon     † …

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