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The angular interval in excess of 90° which the center-line of an engine-eccentric makes with the center-line of the engine-crank.
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In fencing, a quick move of the right foot a few inches forward, followed instantly by the left foot, but so that the fencer keeps his equilibrium and is ready for parry, or the forward lunge of the right foot.
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A moving forward or toward the front; a forward course; progress in space: as, our advance was impeded by obstructions.
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Milit., the order or signal to advance: as, the advance was sounded.
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A step forward; actual progress in any course of action: often in the plural: as, an advance in religion or knowledge; civilization has made great advances in this century.
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An act of approach; an effort for approximation or agreement; anything done to bring about accord or any relation with another or others: with to before the person and toward before the object or purpose: as, A made an advance or advances to B, or toward acquaintance with B.
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A forward position; place in front, at the head, or in the lead: as, his regiment took the advance in the march. The state of being forward or in front; a being or going at the head or in the lead: chiefly in the phrase in advance: as, the groom rode in advance of the carriage; he is far in advance of the other pupils.
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He who or that which is at the head or in the lead; the foremost or forward part; especially, the leading body of an army.
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In schools, a lesson not previously learned: opposed to review.
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Advancement; promotion; preferment: as, an advance in rank or office.
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An offer or tender.
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In com.: Addition to price; rise in price: as, an advance on the prime cost of goods; there is an advance on cottons.
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A giving before-hand; a furnishing of something before an equivalent is received, as money or goods, toward a capital or stock, or on loan, or in expectation of being reimbursed in some way: as, A made large advances to B.
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The money or goods thus furnished.
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In naval tactics, the distance made by a ship under way, in the direction of her course, after the helm has been put to one side and kept there: opposed to transfer, the distance made at right angles to the original course of the vessel before the helm was put over.
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Beforehand; before an equivalent is received: as, to pay rent in advance.
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In the state or condition of having made an advance: as, A is in advance to B a thousand dollars. Synonyms Advancement, Proficiency, etc. See progress, n.
To bring forward in place; move further in front.
To forward in time; accelerate: as, to advance the growth of plants.