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| cylinder |
in geometry, a surface or volume described by a straight line tracing a closed curve, esp. a circle, at a fixed angle, usu. a right angle, in two parallel planes. [1/5 definitions] |
| family tree |
a diagram or chart tracing the ancestors and descendants of an individual or individuals collectively; genealogical tree. [1/2 definitions] |
| figure skater |
an ice skater who is capable of tracing perfect figures onto the ice with the blade of his or her skate and executes athletic jumps and dance movements. |
| gens |
in anthropology, a tribe or clan tracing descent through the male line. [1/2 definitions] |
| matrilineal |
pertaining to, derived from, or tracing descent through the mother's family. |
| patrilineal |
of, concerning, or tracing descent through the families of fathers. |
| planimeter |
a device that measures the area of a plane figure by tracing around its entire perimeter. |
| skywriting |
the act, process, or method of tracing words or designs in the sky with a visible chemical vapor released from an airplane in flight. [1/2 definitions] |
| stylus |
a pointed instrument used for writing, or for cutting, engraving, or punching writing or tracing on or into a surface. [1/2 definitions] |
| tracing |
the act or process of drawing, reproducing, or recording by tracing. [1/2 definitions] |
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