noun.
A hollow.
noun.
In machinery, an elongated narrow depression or perforation; a rectangular recess or depression cut partially into the thickness of any piece, for the reception of another piece of similar form, as a key-seat in the eye of a wheel or pulley; an oblong hole or aperture formed throughout the entire thickness of a piece of metal, as for the reception of an adjusting-bolt. See cut under sheep-shears.
noun.
In a cable street-railroad, a narrow continuous opening between the rails, through which the grip on the car passes to connect with the traveling cable.
noun.
A trapdoor in the stage of a theater.
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A hollow tuck in a cap, or other part of the dress.
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A hem or casing prepared for receiving a string, as at the mouth of a bag.
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The track of a deer, as followed by the scent or by the mark of the foot; any such track, trace, or trail.
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The fastening of a door; a bar; a bolt.
noun.
A piece of timber which connects or holds together larger pieces; a slat.
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A small piece.
noun.
A castle; a fort.
To slit; cut; gash.
To provide with a slot or groove; hollow out.
In coal-mining, same as hole, 3 .
To track by the slot, as deer. Compare slothound.
To shut with violence; slam.