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astrodome a transparent dome mounted on the top of an aircraft fuselage to facilitate the use of navigational or astronomical instruments.
balloon tire a wide tire with deep walls that is inflated with relatively low air pressure to cushion shocks or facilitate travel on sand.
cassette a compact case for film, or audio or video tape, used to facilitate leading a camera or recorder.
Common Market (l.c.) any association of countries or regions that is founded to facilitate economic cooperation. [1/2 definitions]
detassel to remove the tassel from (corn) to facilitate cross-pollination in the production of hybrids.
episiotomy an incision of the vulva often made to facilitate childbirth.
expedite to send off, facilitate the progress of, or accomplish with speed and efficiency. [1/2 definitions]
microcopy a photographic copy of printed or graphic matter that is very greatly reduced, usu. to facilitate storage.
nuclease any of several enzymes that facilitate the hydrolysis of nucleic acids.
perforate to make a series of small holes in (paper or other material) so as to facilitate proper tearing. [1/3 definitions]
roundabout (chiefly British) a circular road junction, in which traffic moves in one direction only, that is situated at a busy intersection to facilitate traffic flow; traffic circle. [1/2 definitions]
swing-by the use of a planet's gravitational pull to facilitate a change in flight direction during space travel.
systems analysis the analysis that determines how a computer or computer system can facilitate this achievement. [1/2 definitions]
traffic circle a circular roadway or street, in which traffic moves in one direction only, that is situated at a busy intersection to facilitate traffic flow.