| slovo | definícia |
crease
(mass) | crease
- ohyb, vráska, záhyb, zvrásniť |
crease
(encz) | crease,drážka n: Zdeněk Brož |
crease
(encz) | crease,drážkovat v: Zdeněk Brož |
crease
(encz) | crease,mačkat v: Zdeněk Brož |
crease
(encz) | crease,ohyb n: Zdeněk Brož |
crease
(encz) | crease,pomačkání n: Zdeněk Brož |
crease
(encz) | crease,pomačkat v: Zdeněk Brož |
crease
(encz) | crease,přehyb n: Zdeněk Brož |
crease
(encz) | crease,varhánek Zdeněk Brož |
crease
(encz) | crease,vráska n: Zdeněk Brož |
crease
(encz) | crease,záhyb n: Zdeněk Brož |
crease
(encz) | crease,zmačkat v: Zdeněk Brož |
crease
(encz) | crease,zvrásnit v: Zdeněk Brož |
Crease
(gcide) | Crease \Crease\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Creased (kr?st); p. pr. &
vb. n. Creasing.]
To make a crease or mark in, as by folding or doubling.
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Creased, like dog's ears in a folio. --Gray.
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Crease
(gcide) | Crease \Crease\ (kr[=e]s), n.
See Creese. --Tennyson.
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Crease
(gcide) | Crease \Crease\, n. [Cf. LG. krus, G. krause, crispness,
krausen, kr[aum]usen, to crisp, curl, lay on folds; or perh.
of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. kriz a wrinkle, crease, kriza to
wrinkle, fold, W. crych a wrinkle, crychu to rumple, ripple,
crease.]
1. A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable
substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
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2. (Cricket) One of the lines serving to define the limits of
the bowler and the striker.
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3. (Lacrosse) The combination of four lines forming a
rectangle inclosing either goal, or the inclosed space
itself, within which no attacking player is allowed unless
the ball is there; -- called also goal crease.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Bowling crease (Cricket), a line extending three feet four
inches on each side of the central strings at right angles
to the line between the wickets.
Return crease (Cricket), a short line at each end of the
bowling crease and at right angles to it, extending toward
the bowler.
Popping crease (Cricket),, a line drawn in front of the
wicket, four feet distant from it, parallel to the bowling
crease and at least as long as the latter. --J. H. Walsh
(Encyc. of Rural Sports).
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crease
(gcide) | Creese \Creese\ (kr[=e]s), n. [Malay. kris.]
A dagger or short sword used by the Malays, commonly having a
serpentine blade. [Written also crease and kris.]
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From a Malayan creese to a sailor's jackknife. --Julian
Hawthorne.
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crease
(wn) | crease
n 1: an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the
napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her
blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow"
[syn: fold, crease, plication, flexure, crimp,
bend]
2: a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his face
has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles" [syn:
wrinkle, furrow, crease, crinkle, seam, line]
3: a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade [syn: kris, creese,
crease]
v 1: make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a
pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; "The dress got
wrinkled"; "crease the paper like this to make a crane"
[syn: wrinkle, ruckle, crease, crinkle, scrunch,
scrunch up, crisp]
2: make wrinkled or creased; "furrow one's brow" [syn: furrow,
wrinkle, crease]
3: scrape gently; "graze the skin" [syn: graze, crease,
rake]
4: become wrinkled or crumpled or creased; "This fabric won't
wrinkle" [syn: rumple, crumple, wrinkle, crease,
crinkle] |
| | podobné slovo | definícia |
crease
(mass) | crease
- ohyb, vráska, záhyb, zvrásniť |
increase
(mass) | increase
- rast, navýšenie, prírastok, rásť, zväčšovať |
increased
(mass) | increased
- zvýšený |
cost increase
(encz) | cost increase, n: |
crease
(encz) | crease,drážka n: Zdeněk Brožcrease,drážkovat v: Zdeněk Brožcrease,mačkat v: Zdeněk Brožcrease,ohyb n: Zdeněk Brožcrease,pomačkání n: Zdeněk Brožcrease,pomačkat v: Zdeněk Brožcrease,přehyb n: Zdeněk Brožcrease,varhánek Zdeněk Brožcrease,vráska n: Zdeněk Brožcrease,záhyb n: Zdeněk Brožcrease,zmačkat v: Zdeněk Brožcrease,zvrásnit v: Zdeněk Brož |
crease-resistant
(encz) | crease-resistant,nemačkavý adj: Zdeněk Brož |
creased
(encz) | creased,pomačkaný adj: Zdeněk Brožcreased,vrásčitý adj: Zdeněk Brožcreased,zmačkaný adj: Zdeněk Brož |
creaseless
(encz) | creaseless,bez vrásek Zdeněk Brožcreaseless,nezmačkaný adj: Zdeněk Brožcreaseless,nezvrásněný adj: Zdeněk Brož |
creaseproof
(encz) | creaseproof,nemačkavý adj: Zdeněk Brož |
decrease
(encz) | decrease,snížit decrease,úbytek [eko.] RNDr. Pavel Piskač |
decreased
(encz) | decreased,snížený adj: Zdeněk Brož |
decreases
(encz) | decreases,snižuje v: Zdeněk Brož |
equiproportional increase in quotas
(encz) | equiproportional increase in quotas, |
fare increase
(encz) | fare increase, n: |
general increase in quotas
(encz) | general increase in quotas, |
increase
(encz) | increase,bonus n: Zdeněk Brožincrease,navýšení n: Zdeněk Brožincrease,přibývat v: Zdeněk Brožincrease,přírůstek n: Zdeněk Brožincrease,růst v: Zdeněk Brožincrease,úrok n: Zdeněk Brožincrease,vzrůstat v: Zdeněk Brožincrease,zvýšení n: Zdeněk Brožincrease,zvýšit v: Zdeněk Brož |
increase in cash on hand as a result of increased registered capital
(encz) | increase in cash on hand as a result of increased registered capital,
share premium etc.,zvýšení peněžních prostředků z důvodů zvýšení
základního kapitálu, emisního ážia atd. [ekon.] přehled o peněžních
tocích/cash flow statement Ivan Masár |
increase in quotas
(encz) | increase in quotas, |
increased
(encz) | increased,zvýšený adj: Zdeněk Brož |
increases
(encz) | increases,zvyšuje v: Zdeněk Brož |
merit increase
(encz) | merit increase, |
net increase/decrease in cash on hand
(encz) | net increase/decrease in cash on hand,čisté zvýšení resp. snížení
peněžních prostředků [ekon.] přehled o peněžních tocích/cash flow
statement Ivan Masár |
percentage increase
(encz) | percentage increase,procentní růst [eko.] RNDr. Pavel Piskač |
price increase
(encz) | price increase, n: |
salary increase
(encz) | salary increase,zvýšení platu n: Petr "pasky" Baudiš |
selective increase in quotas
(encz) | selective increase in quotas, |
tax-increase
(encz) | tax-increase, n: |
uncreased
(encz) | uncreased, |
wage increase
(encz) | wage increase,zvýšení mzdy n: PetrV |
Bowling crease
(gcide) | Crease \Crease\, n. [Cf. LG. krus, G. krause, crispness,
krausen, kr[aum]usen, to crisp, curl, lay on folds; or perh.
of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. kriz a wrinkle, crease, kriza to
wrinkle, fold, W. crych a wrinkle, crychu to rumple, ripple,
crease.]
1. A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable
substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
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2. (Cricket) One of the lines serving to define the limits of
the bowler and the striker.
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3. (Lacrosse) The combination of four lines forming a
rectangle inclosing either goal, or the inclosed space
itself, within which no attacking player is allowed unless
the ball is there; -- called also goal crease.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Bowling crease (Cricket), a line extending three feet four
inches on each side of the central strings at right angles
to the line between the wickets.
Return crease (Cricket), a short line at each end of the
bowling crease and at right angles to it, extending toward
the bowler.
Popping crease (Cricket),, a line drawn in front of the
wicket, four feet distant from it, parallel to the bowling
crease and at least as long as the latter. --J. H. Walsh
(Encyc. of Rural Sports).
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crease
(gcide) | Crease \Crease\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Creased (kr?st); p. pr. &
vb. n. Creasing.]
To make a crease or mark in, as by folding or doubling.
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Creased, like dog's ears in a folio. --Gray.
[1913 Webster]Crease \Crease\ (kr[=e]s), n.
See Creese. --Tennyson.
[1913 Webster]Crease \Crease\, n. [Cf. LG. krus, G. krause, crispness,
krausen, kr[aum]usen, to crisp, curl, lay on folds; or perh.
of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. kriz a wrinkle, crease, kriza to
wrinkle, fold, W. crych a wrinkle, crychu to rumple, ripple,
crease.]
1. A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable
substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
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2. (Cricket) One of the lines serving to define the limits of
the bowler and the striker.
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3. (Lacrosse) The combination of four lines forming a
rectangle inclosing either goal, or the inclosed space
itself, within which no attacking player is allowed unless
the ball is there; -- called also goal crease.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Bowling crease (Cricket), a line extending three feet four
inches on each side of the central strings at right angles
to the line between the wickets.
Return crease (Cricket), a short line at each end of the
bowling crease and at right angles to it, extending toward
the bowler.
Popping crease (Cricket),, a line drawn in front of the
wicket, four feet distant from it, parallel to the bowling
crease and at least as long as the latter. --J. H. Walsh
(Encyc. of Rural Sports).
[1913 Webster]Creese \Creese\ (kr[=e]s), n. [Malay. kris.]
A dagger or short sword used by the Malays, commonly having a
serpentine blade. [Written also crease and kris.]
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From a Malayan creese to a sailor's jackknife. --Julian
Hawthorne.
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Creased
(gcide) | Crease \Crease\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Creased (kr?st); p. pr. &
vb. n. Creasing.]
To make a crease or mark in, as by folding or doubling.
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Creased, like dog's ears in a folio. --Gray.
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creaser
(gcide) | Fuller \Full"er\, n. [From Full, a.] (Blacksmith's Work)
A die; a half-round set hammer, used for forming grooves and
spreading iron; -- called also a creaser.
[1913 Webster]Creaser \Creas"er\ (kr?s"?r), n.
1. A tool, or a sewing-machine attachment, for making lines
or creases on leather or cloth, as guides to sew by.
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2. A tool for making creases or beads, as in sheet iron, or
for rounding small tubes.
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3. (Bookbinding) A tool for making the band impression
distinct on the back. --Knight.
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Creaser
(gcide) | Fuller \Full"er\, n. [From Full, a.] (Blacksmith's Work)
A die; a half-round set hammer, used for forming grooves and
spreading iron; -- called also a creaser.
[1913 Webster]Creaser \Creas"er\ (kr?s"?r), n.
1. A tool, or a sewing-machine attachment, for making lines
or creases on leather or cloth, as guides to sew by.
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2. A tool for making creases or beads, as in sheet iron, or
for rounding small tubes.
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3. (Bookbinding) A tool for making the band impression
distinct on the back. --Knight.
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Decrease
(gcide) | Decrease \De*crease"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Decreased; p. pr. &
vb. n. Decreasing.] [OE. decrecen, fr. OF. decreistre, F.
d['e]cro[^i]tre, or from the OF. noun (see Decrease, n.),
fr. L. decrescere to grow less; de + crescere to grow. See
Crescent, and cf. Increase.]
To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished
gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in
strength, quality, or excellence; as, they days decrease in
length from June to December.
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He must increase, but I must decrease. --John iii.
30.
Syn: To Decrease, Diminish.
Usage: Things usually decrease or fall off by degrees, and
from within, or through some cause which is
imperceptible; as, the flood decreases; the cold
decreases; their affection has decreased. Things
commonly diminish by an influence from without, or one
which is apparent; as, the army was diminished by
disease; his property is diminishing through
extravagance; their affection has diminished since
their separation their separation. The turn of
thought, however, is often such that these words may
be interchanged.
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The olive leaf, which certainly them told
The flood decreased. --Drayton.
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Crete's ample fields diminish to our eye;
Before the Boreal blasts the vessels fly.
--Pope.
[1913 Webster]Decrease \De*crease"\, v. t.
To cause to grow less; to diminish gradually; as,
extravagance decreases one's means.
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That might decrease their present store. --Prior.
[1913 Webster]Decrease \De*crease"\, n. [OE. decrees, OF. decreis, fr.
decreistre. See Decrease, v.]
1. A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease
of revenue or of strength.
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2. The wane of the moon. --Bacon.
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Decreased
(gcide) | Decrease \De*crease"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Decreased; p. pr. &
vb. n. Decreasing.] [OE. decrecen, fr. OF. decreistre, F.
d['e]cro[^i]tre, or from the OF. noun (see Decrease, n.),
fr. L. decrescere to grow less; de + crescere to grow. See
Crescent, and cf. Increase.]
To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished
gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in
strength, quality, or excellence; as, they days decrease in
length from June to December.
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He must increase, but I must decrease. --John iii.
30.
Syn: To Decrease, Diminish.
Usage: Things usually decrease or fall off by degrees, and
from within, or through some cause which is
imperceptible; as, the flood decreases; the cold
decreases; their affection has decreased. Things
commonly diminish by an influence from without, or one
which is apparent; as, the army was diminished by
disease; his property is diminishing through
extravagance; their affection has diminished since
their separation their separation. The turn of
thought, however, is often such that these words may
be interchanged.
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The olive leaf, which certainly them told
The flood decreased. --Drayton.
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Crete's ample fields diminish to our eye;
Before the Boreal blasts the vessels fly.
--Pope.
[1913 Webster]decreased \decreased\ adj.
made less in size or amount or degree. Opposite of
increased. [Narrower terms: {attenuate, attenuated, faded,
weakened}; belittled, diminished, small; cut, cut-rate;
diminished, lessened; minimized; remittent;
attenuated]
Syn: reduced.
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decreased
(gcide) | Decrease \De*crease"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Decreased; p. pr. &
vb. n. Decreasing.] [OE. decrecen, fr. OF. decreistre, F.
d['e]cro[^i]tre, or from the OF. noun (see Decrease, n.),
fr. L. decrescere to grow less; de + crescere to grow. See
Crescent, and cf. Increase.]
To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished
gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in
strength, quality, or excellence; as, they days decrease in
length from June to December.
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He must increase, but I must decrease. --John iii.
30.
Syn: To Decrease, Diminish.
Usage: Things usually decrease or fall off by degrees, and
from within, or through some cause which is
imperceptible; as, the flood decreases; the cold
decreases; their affection has decreased. Things
commonly diminish by an influence from without, or one
which is apparent; as, the army was diminished by
disease; his property is diminishing through
extravagance; their affection has diminished since
their separation their separation. The turn of
thought, however, is often such that these words may
be interchanged.
[1913 Webster]
The olive leaf, which certainly them told
The flood decreased. --Drayton.
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Crete's ample fields diminish to our eye;
Before the Boreal blasts the vessels fly.
--Pope.
[1913 Webster]decreased \decreased\ adj.
made less in size or amount or degree. Opposite of
increased. [Narrower terms: {attenuate, attenuated, faded,
weakened}; belittled, diminished, small; cut, cut-rate;
diminished, lessened; minimized; remittent;
attenuated]
Syn: reduced.
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Decreaseless
(gcide) | Decreaseless \De*crease"less\, a.
Suffering no decrease. [R.]
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It [the river] flows and flows, and yet will flow,
Volume decreaseless to the final hour. --A. Seward.
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Encrease
(gcide) | Encrease \En*crease"\, v. t. & i.
See Increase. [Obs.]
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goal crease
(gcide) | Crease \Crease\, n. [Cf. LG. krus, G. krause, crispness,
krausen, kr[aum]usen, to crisp, curl, lay on folds; or perh.
of Celtic origin; cf. Armor. kriz a wrinkle, crease, kriza to
wrinkle, fold, W. crych a wrinkle, crychu to rumple, ripple,
crease.]
1. A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable
substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
[1913 Webster]
2. (Cricket) One of the lines serving to define the limits of
the bowler and the striker.
[1913 Webster]
3. (Lacrosse) The combination of four lines forming a
rectangle inclosing either goal, or the inclosed space
itself, within which no attacking player is allowed unless
the ball is there; -- called also goal crease.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Bowling crease (Cricket), a line extending three feet four
inches on each side of the central strings at right angles
to the line between the wickets.
Return crease (Cricket), a short line at each end of the
bowling crease and at right angles to it, extending toward
the bowler.
Popping crease (Cricket),, a line drawn in front of the
wicket, four feet distant from it, parallel to the bowling
crease and at least as long as the latter. --J. H. Walsh
(Encyc. of Rural Sports).
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Increase
(gcide) | Increase \In*crease"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Increased; p. pr. &
vb. n. Increasing.] [OE. incresen, encresen, enrescen, OF.
encreistre, fr. L. increscere; pref. in- in + crescere to
grow. See Crescent, and cf. Decrease.]
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1. To become greater or more in size, quantity, number,
degree, value, intensity, power, authority, reputation,
wealth; to grow; to augment; to advance; -- opposed to
decrease.
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The waters increased and bare up the ark. --Gen.
vii. 17.
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He must increase, but I must decrease. --John iii.
30.
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The heavens forbid
But that our loves and comforts should increase,
Even as our days do grow! --Shak.
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2. To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile,
fruitful, or prolific.
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Fishes are more numerous or increasing than beasts
or birds, as appears by their numerous spawn. --Sir
M. Hale.
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3. (Astron.) To become more nearly full; to show more of the
surface; to wax; as, the moon increases.
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Increasing function (Math.), a function whose value
increases when that of the variable increases, and
decreases when the latter is diminished; also called a
monotonically increasing function.
Syn: To enlarge; extend; multiply; expand; develop; heighten;
amplify; raise; enhance; spread; aggravate; magnify;
augment; advance.
Usage: To Increase, Enlarge, Extend. Enlarge implies to
make larger or broader in size. Extend marks the
progress of enlargement so as to have wider
boundaries. Increase denotes enlargement by growth and
internal vitality, as in the case of plants. A kingdom
is enlarged by the addition of new territories; the
mind is enlarged by knowledge. A kingdom is extended
when its boundaries are carried to a greater distance
from the center. A man's riches, honors, knowledge,
etc., are increased by accessions which are made from
time to time.
[1913 Webster]Increase \In*crease"\, v. t.
To augment or make greater in bulk, quantity, extent, value,
or amount, etc.; to add to; to extend; to lengthen; to
enhance; to aggravate; as, to increase one's possessions,
influence.
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I will increase the famine. --Ezek. v. 16.
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Make denials
Increase your services. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]Increase \In"crease\ (?; 277), n. [OE. encres, encresse. See
Increase, v. i.]
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1. Addition or enlargement in size, extent, quantity, number,
intensity, value, substance, etc.; augmentation; growth.
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As if increase of appetite had grown
By what it fed on. --Shak.
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For things of tender kind for pleasure made
Shoot up with swift increase, and sudden are
decay'd. --Dryden.
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2. That which is added to the original stock by augmentation
or growth; produce; profit; interest.
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Take thou no usury of him, or increase. --Lev. xxv.
36.
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Let them not live to taste this land's increase.
--Shak.
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3. Progeny; issue; offspring.
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All the increase of thy house shall die in the
flower of their age. --1 Sam. ii.
33.
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4. Generation. [Obs.] "Organs of increase." --Shak.
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5. (Astron.) The period of increasing light, or luminous
phase; the waxing; -- said of the moon.
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Seeds, hair, nails, hedges, and herbs will grow
soonest if set or cut in the increase of the moon.
--Bacon.
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Increase twist, the twixt of a rifle groove in which the
angle of twist increases from the breech to the muzzle.
Syn: Enlargement; extension; growth; development; increment;
addition; accession; production.
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Increase twist
(gcide) | Increase \In"crease\ (?; 277), n. [OE. encres, encresse. See
Increase, v. i.]
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1. Addition or enlargement in size, extent, quantity, number,
intensity, value, substance, etc.; augmentation; growth.
[1913 Webster]
As if increase of appetite had grown
By what it fed on. --Shak.
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For things of tender kind for pleasure made
Shoot up with swift increase, and sudden are
decay'd. --Dryden.
[1913 Webster]
2. That which is added to the original stock by augmentation
or growth; produce; profit; interest.
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Take thou no usury of him, or increase. --Lev. xxv.
36.
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Let them not live to taste this land's increase.
--Shak.
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3. Progeny; issue; offspring.
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All the increase of thy house shall die in the
flower of their age. --1 Sam. ii.
33.
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4. Generation. [Obs.] "Organs of increase." --Shak.
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5. (Astron.) The period of increasing light, or luminous
phase; the waxing; -- said of the moon.
[1913 Webster]
Seeds, hair, nails, hedges, and herbs will grow
soonest if set or cut in the increase of the moon.
--Bacon.
[1913 Webster]
Increase twist, the twixt of a rifle groove in which the
angle of twist increases from the breech to the muzzle.
Syn: Enlargement; extension; growth; development; increment;
addition; accession; production.
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Increased
(gcide) | Increase \In*crease"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Increased; p. pr. &
vb. n. Increasing.] [OE. incresen, encresen, enrescen, OF.
encreistre, fr. L. increscere; pref. in- in + crescere to
grow. See Crescent, and cf. Decrease.]
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1. To become greater or more in size, quantity, number,
degree, value, intensity, power, authority, reputation,
wealth; to grow; to augment; to advance; -- opposed to
decrease.
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The waters increased and bare up the ark. --Gen.
vii. 17.
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He must increase, but I must decrease. --John iii.
30.
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The heavens forbid
But that our loves and comforts should increase,
Even as our days do grow! --Shak.
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2. To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile,
fruitful, or prolific.
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Fishes are more numerous or increasing than beasts
or birds, as appears by their numerous spawn. --Sir
M. Hale.
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3. (Astron.) To become more nearly full; to show more of the
surface; to wax; as, the moon increases.
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Increasing function (Math.), a function whose value
increases when that of the variable increases, and
decreases when the latter is diminished; also called a
monotonically increasing function.
Syn: To enlarge; extend; multiply; expand; develop; heighten;
amplify; raise; enhance; spread; aggravate; magnify;
augment; advance.
Usage: To Increase, Enlarge, Extend. Enlarge implies to
make larger or broader in size. Extend marks the
progress of enlargement so as to have wider
boundaries. Increase denotes enlargement by growth and
internal vitality, as in the case of plants. A kingdom
is enlarged by the addition of new territories; the
mind is enlarged by knowledge. A kingdom is extended
when its boundaries are carried to a greater distance
from the center. A man's riches, honors, knowledge,
etc., are increased by accessions which are made from
time to time.
[1913 Webster]increased \increased\ adj.
1. made greater in size or amount or degree. Opposite of
decreased. [Narrower terms: {augmented ; {exaggerated,
hyperbolic, inflated}; {exaggerated, magnified, enlarged
; {raised(prenominal), inflated ]
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increased
(gcide) | Increase \In*crease"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Increased; p. pr. &
vb. n. Increasing.] [OE. incresen, encresen, enrescen, OF.
encreistre, fr. L. increscere; pref. in- in + crescere to
grow. See Crescent, and cf. Decrease.]
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1. To become greater or more in size, quantity, number,
degree, value, intensity, power, authority, reputation,
wealth; to grow; to augment; to advance; -- opposed to
decrease.
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The waters increased and bare up the ark. --Gen.
vii. 17.
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He must increase, but I must decrease. --John iii.
30.
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The heavens forbid
But that our loves and comforts should increase,
Even as our days do grow! --Shak.
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2. To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile,
fruitful, or prolific.
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Fishes are more numerous or increasing than beasts
or birds, as appears by their numerous spawn. --Sir
M. Hale.
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3. (Astron.) To become more nearly full; to show more of the
surface; to wax; as, the moon increases.
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Increasing function (Math.), a function whose value
increases when that of the variable increases, and
decreases when the latter is diminished; also called a
monotonically increasing function.
Syn: To enlarge; extend; multiply; expand; develop; heighten;
amplify; raise; enhance; spread; aggravate; magnify;
augment; advance.
Usage: To Increase, Enlarge, Extend. Enlarge implies to
make larger or broader in size. Extend marks the
progress of enlargement so as to have wider
boundaries. Increase denotes enlargement by growth and
internal vitality, as in the case of plants. A kingdom
is enlarged by the addition of new territories; the
mind is enlarged by knowledge. A kingdom is extended
when its boundaries are carried to a greater distance
from the center. A man's riches, honors, knowledge,
etc., are increased by accessions which are made from
time to time.
[1913 Webster]increased \increased\ adj.
1. made greater in size or amount or degree. Opposite of
decreased. [Narrower terms: {augmented ; {exaggerated,
hyperbolic, inflated}; {exaggerated, magnified, enlarged
; {raised(prenominal), inflated ]
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