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| crotch |
the place where two linear parts, such as human legs, come together. |
| displacement |
in physics, the linear or angular distance of an object or point from a central or reference point or line. [1/4 definitions] |
| frontage |
the linear extent of land next to a street, road, river, lake, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| l.1 |
abbreviation of "length," extent of linear distance. |
| length |
extent of linear distance. [1/6 definitions] |
| lengthy |
having great linear extent; very long. [1/2 definitions] |
| lineal |
linear. [1/3 definitions] |
| nonlinear |
combined form of linear. |
| open chain |
in chemistry, a linear series of covalent atoms not joined at the ends into a cycle, such as an aliphatic compound. |
| pica1 |
a printing type measuring about one sixth of an inch, or an equivalent linear measurement used to determine the dimensions of printed lines, illustrations, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| piece goods |
goods, esp. fabrics, made in a standard width and sold by linear measure; yard goods. |
| pitman |
a type of connecting rod, used esp. in steering systems, that transforms motion around an axis into linear motion. [1/2 definitions] |
| running |
linear. [1/7 definitions] |
| shade |
darkness in a drawing, painting, or the like, used for contrast and created by linear markings or use of dark color. [1/16 definitions] |
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