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Dearer.
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A kind of short-barreled pocket pistol, of very large caliber, often carrying a half-ounce ball.
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Daring or warlike.
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The vertical post of a derrick or crane.
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A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. In one form it consists of a projecting arm or jib of timber or iron, a rotating post or base, and the necessary tackle, windlass, etc.; -- so called from a fancied similarity between its arm and the neck of a crane See Illust. of Derrick.
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A movable winch or windlass with powerful gearing, used with derricks, etc.
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A long spar or beam, projecting from the mast of a derrick, from the outer end of which the body to be lifted is suspended.
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A rope, chain, or rod attached to anything to steady it; as: a rope to steady or guide an object which is being hoisted or lowered; a rope which holds in place the end of a boom, spar, or yard in a ship; a chain or wire rope connecting a suspension bridge with the land on either side to prevent lateral swaying; a rod or rope attached to the top of a structure, as of a derrick, and extending obliquely to the ground, where it is fastened.
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A mast, spar, or tall frame, supported at the top by stays or guys, with suitable tackle for hoisting heavy weights, as stones in building.
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