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Dam and power station in Central Highlands, Tasmania, Australia
The Repulse Dam is a concrete arch dam with an earth-filled embankment across the Lower River Derwent, located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania
Repulse_Dam
River in south east Tasmania, Australia
have been formed by damming the Derwent and the Nive rivers for hydroelectric purposes and include the Meadowbank, Cluny, Repulse, Catagunya, Wayatinah
River_Derwent_(Tasmania)
Dam and hydroelectric power station in Tasmania, Australia
per second (150,000 cu ft/s). The reservoir receives water from the Repulse Dam. Part of the Derwent scheme that comprises eleven hydroelectric power
Cluny_Dam
1916 Renown-class battlecruiser of the Royal Navy
HMS Repulse was one of two Renown-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War. Originally laid down as an improved version
HMS_Repulse_(1916)
(primary coordinates) GPX (secondary coordinates) Dams and reservoirs in Australia is a link page for any dam or reservoir in Australia. There are three key
List of dams and reservoirs in Australia
List_of_dams_and_reservoirs_in_Australia
Dam and power station in central highlands Tasmania
Catagunya, Repulse and Cluny. Renewable energy portal Australia portal Water portal List of power stations in Tasmania List of reservoirs and dams in Tasmania
Wayatinah_Dam
boundary. C606 Lake Repulse Road Ouse Repulse Dam, Ouse 6.7 km (4.2 mi) C607 Scotts Peak Dam Road Gordon River Road, Florentine Scotts Peak Dam, Southwest 35
List of road routes in Tasmania
List_of_road_routes_in_Tasmania
Dam and power station in Tasmania, Australia
The Parangana Dam is an earthen-faced rockfill embankment dam across the Mersey River, located south of Mersey Forest, in the northern region of Tasmania
Parangana_Dam
Dam and power station in Tasmania, Australia
The Miena Rockfill Dam is a rock-filled embankment dam across the Shannon River, located near Miena, in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia
Miena_Rockfill_Dam
Dam and former power station in Tasmania, Australia
The Frome Dam is a concrete-faced rockfill embankment dam across the Frome River, located near the hamlet of Moorina in far north-eastern Tasmania, Australia
Frome_Dam
Dam and power station in Tasmania, Australia
The Cethana Dam is a concrete-faced rockfill embankment dam across the Forth River, located near Sheffield in northern Tasmania, Australia. Completed
Cethana_Dam
Dam, reservoir, and power station in Tasmania, Australia
The Arthurs Lake Dam is a rock-filled embankment dam across the Lake River, located between the small settlements of Wilburville and Morass Bay, in the
Arthurs_Lake_Dam
Dam in South West Tasmania, Australia
The Gordon Dam, also known as the Gordon River Dam, is a major gated double-curvature concrete arch dam across the Gordon River, located in the South West
Gordon_Dam
Dam and hydroelectric power station in Tasmania, Australia
The Catagunya Dam is a gravity dam across the Lower River Derwent, located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. Completed in 1962, the
Catagunya_Dam
River in the United States
United States. Dam building and removal along the Rogue has generated controversy for more than a century; an early fish-blocking dam (Ament) was dynamited
Rogue_River_(Oregon)
Former power station and dam in Tasmania, Australia
the Miena Dam No. 1, later enlarged as the Miena Dam No. 2, and subsequently submerged below the current Miena Rockfill Dam. The latter dam was commissioned
Waddamana_Power_Stations
Dam and hydroelectric power station in Tasmania
The Trevallyn Dam is a gravity dam across the South Esk River in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Completed in 1955, the resultant reservoir, Lake Trevallyn
Trevallyn_Dam
Dam and power station in Tasmania, Australia
The Reece Dam (also called the Lower Pieman Dam) is a concrete-faced rock-fill embankment dam across the Pieman River, located in the West Coast region
Reece_Dam
Dam and power station and dam in Tasmania, Australia
The Devils Gate Dam is a concrete double-arch dam across the Forth River, located near Barrington, in northern Tasmania, Australia. Completed in 1969
Devils_Gate_Dam
Dam in Northern Tasmania
The Paloona Dam is a concrete-faced rock-fill embankment dam across the Forth River, located in northern Tasmania, Australia. Completed in 1971, the resultant
Paloona_Dam
Dam and power station in Tasmania, Australia
The Bastyan Dam is a concrete-faced rock-fill embankment dam across the Pieman River, located near Tullah, in the West Coast region of Tasmania, Australia
Bastyan_Dam
Park in Tasmania, Australia
the site of a decommissioned embankment dam. The park was opened on 3 March 2025. The former earth-filled dam was built across the Humphrey Rivulet in
Tolosa_Park
Dam and hydroelectric power station in Central Highlands, Tasmania
Liapootah Dam is a gravity dam across the Nive River, located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. Completed in 1960, the dam was built
Liapootah_Dam
Dam and power station in Tasmania, Australia
The Clark Dam is a concrete arch dam across the River Derwent, located near the settlement of Butlers Gorge, in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania
Clark_Dam
Dam in Tasmania, Australia
The Pine Tier Dam is a gravity dam across the confluence of the Nive and Pine rivers, located near Queenstown, in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania
Pine_Tier_Dam
Dam and hydro-power station in Tasmania
The Meander Dam is a concrete gravity dam across the Upper Meander River, located in northern Tasmania, Australia. The impounded reservoir is called Lake
Meander_Dam
Dam and power station in Tasmania, Australia
Australia. Located not far from the main dam is the Tullabardine Dam, a saddle dam across the Tullabardine Creek. Both dams were completed in 1981 and together
Mackintosh_Dam
Dam and power station in north-western Tasmania
The Rowallan Dam is an earthen-faced rockfill embankment dam across the Mersey River, located 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Liena, in the northern region
Rowallan_Dam
King George V-class battleship of the Royal Navy
battlecruiser HMS Repulse, in an attack by 85 Mitsubishi G3M and G4M bombers of the Japanese navy air service. Prince of Wales and Repulse became the first
HMS_Prince_of_Wales_(53)
Dam in Tasmania, Australia
Crotty Dam, also known during construction as the King Dam, or the King River Dam on initial approval, is a concrete-faced rockfill embankment dam across
Crotty_Dam
Dam in Tasmania, Australia
Darwin Dam is an offstream earthfill embankment saddle dam, located in Western Tasmania, Australia. The impounded reservoir, formed by Crotty Dam and the
Darwin_Dam
1945 battle in the Philippines Campaign of World War II
The Battle of Wawa Dam (Filipino: Labanan sa Dam ng Wawa), also known as the Seizure of Wawa Dam (Filipino: Pag-agaw sa Dam ng Wawa), was a subsidiary
Battle_of_Wawa_Dam
Dam and hydroelectic power station in Tasmania, Australia
The Meadowbank Dam is a buttress dam, with a concrete-faced embankment, across the Lower River Derwent, located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania
Meadowbank_Dam
Dam in Tasmania, Australia
The Scotts Peak Dam is a rock-filled embankment dam across the Huon River, located in the South West region of Tasmania, Australia. Completed in 1973
Scotts_Peak_Dam
Dam and reservoir in Tasmania, Australia
The Murchison Dam is a concrete-faced rock-filled embankment dam across the Murchison River, located near Tullah, within the northern part of the West
Murchison_Dam
Dams in Tasmania, Australia
The Serpentine Dam is an embankment dam across the Serpentine River, located in the South West region of Tasmania, Australia. Completed in 1971 as part
Serpentine_Dam_(Tasmania)
Naval attack aircraft
British battleship HMS Prince Of Wales and the British battlecruiser HMS Repulse and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Torpedo bombers first appeared
Torpedo_bomber
Dam in South West Tasmania
The Edgar Dam is an earth-fill embankment saddle dam, located offstream in the South West region of Tasmania, Australia. Completed in 1973 as part of the
Edgar_Dam
harnesses hydro energy from six major water catchments and involves 50 major dams, numerous lakes and 29 power stations. There are also a number of wind farms
Economy_of_Tasmania
State owned company in Tasmania
Lake Echo Liapootah Meadowbank Nieterana Repulse Tarraleah Tungatinah Wayatinah Gordon-Pedder Gordon Franklin Dam controversy Mersey-Forth Cethana Devils
TasNetworks
Lake Echo Liapootah Meadowbank Nieterana Repulse Tarraleah Tungatinah Wayatinah Gordon-Pedder Gordon Franklin Dam controversy Mersey-Forth Cethana Devils
Roaring_40s
Irish actor (1919–2009)
he met Major John Howard on the bridge and was involved in helping to repulse counter-attacks by the German forces in the area. Five days after D-Day
Richard_Todd
Electricity retailer in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Lake Echo Liapootah Meadowbank Nieterana Repulse Tarraleah Tungatinah Wayatinah Gordon-Pedder Gordon Franklin Dam controversy Mersey-Forth Cethana Devils
Aurora_Energy_(Tasmania)
Dam and hydroelectric power station of the West Coast of Tasmania, Australia
The Lake Margaret Dam is a concrete-faced gravity dam across the Yolande River, located on the north side of Mount Sedgwick, in the West Coast Range,
Lake_Margaret_Dam
Former power station, now museum, in Launceston, Tasmania,
in full service until 1955, following the construction of the Trevallyn Dam and the adjacent Trevallyn Power Station. Water from the weir and penstock
Duck_Reach_Power_Station
US air-raid on hydro-electric dams during the Korean War
(Sui-ho) Dam on July 4, claiming that despite severe air-to-air losses among their MiGs, they successfully repulsed an attempt to destroy the dam. (Seidov
Attack_on_the_Sui-ho_Dam
Government hydro electricity provider in Tasmania, Australia
Franklin dam and the Gordon above Olga dam. There was widespread condemnation that the referendum did not offer a 3rd choice of not having any dam on the
Hydro_Tasmania
Country in Southern Africa
with another attack by the Lydenburg Volunteer Corps being similarly repulsed. On 16 February 1877, the two parties signed a peace treaty at Botshabelo
South_Africa
Battle of the American Civil War
The Battle of Beaver Dam Creek, also known as the Battle of Mechanicsville or Ellerson's Mill, took place on June 26, 1862, in Hanover County, Virginia
Battle_of_Beaver_Dam_Creek
Salafi jihadist militant organisation
Lebanese territory. The U.S. and UK-backed Lebanese Army succeeded in repulsing this invasion, killing or capturing over 1,200 ISIL fighters in the process
Islamic_State
Dam in North-western Tasmania
power stations and one mini-hydro station. The Parangana Dam forms Lake Parangana by damming the Mersey River. Water from the lake is diverted west to
Lemonthyme_Power_Station
Dam in West Coast, Tasmania, Australia
The Henty Dam is a small gravity dam across the Henty River, located in the West Coast region of Tasmania, Australia. The dam was completed in 1988 and
Henty_Dam
Former Tasmania state-owned enterprise
Lake Echo Liapootah Meadowbank Nieterana Repulse Tarraleah Tungatinah Wayatinah Gordon-Pedder Gordon Franklin Dam controversy Mersey-Forth Cethana Devils
Transend_Networks
River in Queensland, Australia
and discharges through estuarine wetlands and mangrove ecosystems into Repulse Bay near Conway Beach and then onto the Coral Sea. The river has a catchment
Proserpine_River
Major river in the United States
there was no dam below Lock and Dam 26 at Alton, Illinois. Chain of Rocks Lock (Lock and Dam No. 27), which consists of a low-water dam and an 8.4-mile-long
Mississippi_River
Emperor of Yuan China from 1271 to 1294
fortified the coastal line with two-meter-high walls, and was easily able to repulse the Mongolian forces that were launched against it. Maritime archaeologist
Kublai_Khan
Coral reef system in Queensland, Australia
however, GBRMPA does not have legislative control over how the Yabulu tailings dam is managed". The crown-of-thorns starfish preys on coral polyps. Large outbreaks
Great_Barrier_Reef
Resort town in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic
Queen Victoria R R.P. Resor Radaas USS Rankin Rainbow Warrior Regina HMS Repulse RMS Rhone Riva Palacio Robert C. Pringle Robert Wallace USS Rochester Rondo
Punta_Cana
Royal Air Force fighter pilot (1921-2003)
of Repulse, until an hour after the Japanese attack began. Pilots from 453 Squadron arrived over the battle area just as Prince of sank; Repulse had
Tim_Vigors
Emperor of China from 1368 to 1398
could exploit the potential of the newly conquered territories, but Zhu repulsed Zhang's offensive in the spring of 1365. Before launching a final attack
Hongwu_Emperor
1989–1991 unification process of Germany
left the SPD in 1989 because of its support for German unification, was repulsed by the universal support for unification amongst most major parties, stating
German_reunification
Road in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
two roads that links Tai Tam and the urban district. The other road is Repulse Bay Road. Most importantly, Tai Tam Road is the sole link for glorious
Tai_Tam_Road
Country park in the Tai Tam area in Hong Kong Island
borders and locations Areas Aberdeen Cape D'Aguilar Nam Long Shan Pok Fu Lam Repulse Bay Sandy Bay Shek O Stanley Tai Tam Wong Chuk Hang Wong Chuk Hang San
Tai_Tam_Country_Park
Details of the Dune science fiction novels
had been a semi-religious social upheaval initiated by humans who felt repulsed by how guided and controlled they had become by machines: "The target of
Organizations of the Dune universe
Organizations_of_the_Dune_universe
Current phase of war ongoing since 2014
unexpectedly met by fierce resistance. Russia failed to take Kyiv and was repulsed in the battles of Irpin, Hostomel, and Bucha. The Russians tried to encircle
Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)
Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–present)
City in Queensland, Australia
spears. Dalrymple and his men "were necessitated" to fire upon them, "repulsing them with loss." They landed again near Cape Pallarenda to obtain surveys
Townsville
First season of the ''Pokémon'' animated television series
Though Ash is excited, Misty is grossed out by Bug-type Pokémon, so she is repulsed by its attempts to be friends with her. At night, as Ash and Misty sleep
Pokémon:_Indigo_League
2026 Chinese television series
is the Crown Prince. He has a feeling that he has met her before and is repulsed upon meeting Qianqian during a visit to Yixiang restaurant with Changyu
Pursuit_of_Jade
1967–1970 war
civilians when they captured Asaba on the River Niger. The Nigerians were repulsed three times as they attempted to cross the River Niger during October,
Nigerian_Civil_War
Urban area in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Wan13) Ap Lei Chau Wong Chuk Hang (Sham Wan) Shouson Hill Deep Water Bay Repulse Bay Chung Hom Kok Stanley13 Tai Tam Shek O13 Cape D'Aguilar MOld KowloonKL
Tsim_Sha_Tsui
King of Malwa from 1010 to 1055
of his father Sindhuraja. Vallabha's successor Durlabha is said to have repulsed an attack by a confederacy that included the ruler of Malwa, but modern
Bhoja
2013 two-part film by Lars von Trier
suggests she groom P, the 15-year-old daughter of criminals. Joe is initially repulsed by the idea, but begins a sexual relationship with P after she turns 18
Nymphomaniac_(film)
Offensive spearheaded by the Syrian government
SDF repelled an attack on Tishrin Dam, claiming 10 tanks destroyed, the SOHR later confirmed two. The SDF repulsed numerous attacks near the Sarrin countryside
2026 northeastern Syria offensive
2026_northeastern_Syria_offensive
Submarine sinkhole north of Dahab, Egypt
Queen Victoria R R.P. Resor Radaas USS Rankin Rainbow Warrior Regina HMS Repulse RMS Rhone Riva Palacio Robert C. Pringle Robert Wallace USS Rochester Rondo
Blue_Hole_(Red_Sea)
1950–1953 conflict in Korean Peninsula
territory north of the 38th parallel. The 2nd and 18th ROK Infantry Regiments repulsed attacks in Kuksa-bong, and KPA troops were "completely routed". Border
Korean_War
Village in Cartago Province, Costa Rica
northeastern bank of the man-made Lake Cachí, created by the damming of the Reventazon River. The dam lies adjacent to the village. The village is connected
Ujarrás
cautions on laxity by G.I.s". The New York Times. 27 May 1971. p. 13. "Foe repulsed in Cambodia Saigon says". The New York Times. 28 May 1971. p. 3. "Foe said
1971_in_the_Vietnam_War
US Navy battleship sunk in 1941
sparkling wine from Ohio, and another filled with water from the Roosevelt Dam. After the launch, Arizona was towed to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for fitting-out
USS_Arizona
Aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
over the Kargil region. By 26 July, the Indian forces had successfully repulsed the Pakistani forces from Kargil. Since the late 1990s, the Indian Air
Indian_Air_Force
Former power station in Tasmania
Lake Echo Liapootah Meadowbank Nieterana Repulse Tarraleah Tungatinah Wayatinah Gordon-Pedder Gordon Franklin Dam controversy Mersey-Forth Cethana Devils
Bell_Bay_Power_Station
1937–1945 conflict in East Asia
India to China. China launched large counteroffensives in South China, repulsed a failed Japanese invasion of West Hunan, and recaptured Japanese occupied
Second_Sino-Japanese_War
Holy Roman Emperor from 1220 to 1250
attacks materialised on the Holy Roman Empire's border states: a force was repulsed in a skirmish near Kłodzko, 300–700 Mongol troops were killed in a battle
Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
Frederick_II,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
Central business district in Hong Kong
Wan13) Ap Lei Chau Wong Chuk Hang (Sham Wan) Shouson Hill Deep Water Bay Repulse Bay Chung Hom Kok Stanley13 Tai Tam Shek O13 Cape D'Aguilar MOld KowloonKL
Central,_Hong_Kong
Ancient Mesopotamian empire (626–539 BC)
failed to capture Babylon, and Nabopolassar endured the siege of Uruk, repulsing the Assyrian army. In November 626 BC, Nabopolassar was crowned King of
Neo-Babylonian_Empire
Municipality in Batman, Turkey
city and its archaeological sites have been flooded as part of the Ilısu Dam project. By 1 April 2020, water levels reached an elevation of 498.2m, covering
Hasankeyf
History of the Hydro Electric Commission in Tasmania, Australia
Assistance Bureau; Dam Safety reviews. Liapootah drum gate, Catagunya prestressed Dam, Rileys Ck Dam, Repulse arch dam, Scotts Peak Dam troubles, Aid expert
Ticklebelly_Tales
Major battle of the Sudanese Civil War
accusing the SAF of attacking positions in Bahri, and claiming to have repulsed those attacks.[non-primary source needed] The Republican Palace was also
Battle of Khartoum (2023–2025)
Battle_of_Khartoum_(2023–2025)
1516–1830 autonomous Ottoman state in North Africa
rogue state". Hayreddin's son Hasan Pasha succeeded Hasan Agha in 1544. He repulsed Spanish attacks on western Algeria before Saadian Morocco invaded Tlemcen
Regency_of_Algiers
Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966
of our society collectively. Under Shastri's leadership India faced and repulsed the Pakistani invasion of 1965. It is not only a matter of pride for the
Lal_Bahadur_Shastri
military forces, among them the U.S. Marine Corps, into Lebanon in order to repulse the invading Syrians and Iranians and restore order to the country. Correctly
List of stories set in a future now in the past
List_of_stories_set_in_a_future_now_in_the_past
Power station in Tasmania, Australia
its water from a variety of sources. Water from the concrete arched Clark Dam across the River Derwent that forms Lake King William flows from the lake
Tarraleah_Power_Station
Holiest city in Islam and capital of Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia
I, the Ottoman Empire was at war with the Allies. It had successfully repulsed an attack on Istanbul in the Gallipoli campaign and on Baghdad in the Siege
Mecca
Roman general and statesman (106–48 BC)
to outflank his opponent on his left. Caesar had anticipated this and repulsed the cavalry, which fled in confusion, exposing the infantry behind them
Pompey
Sinkhole and dive site in South Africa
Queen Victoria R R.P. Resor Radaas USS Rankin Rainbow Warrior Regina HMS Repulse RMS Rhone Riva Palacio Robert C. Pringle Robert Wallace USS Rochester Rondo
Boesmansgat
1950 Korean War battle
Division striking the Hagaru-ri perimeter from all directions. The Marines repulsed the attacks, inflicting heavy casualties. Meanwhile, the 7th Marines opened
Battle_of_Chosin_Reservoir
President of the United States from 1829 to 1837
The British attempted to capture Mobile, but their four warships were repulsed at Fort Bowyer. Jackson then entered Florida, defeating the Spanish and
Andrew_Jackson
Afghan state from 1978 to 1992
forces and the mujahideen; the government forces, to the surprise of many, repulsed the attack and won the battle. This trend would not continue, and by the
Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
Democratic_Republic_of_Afghanistan
Last pre-Islamic Iranian empire (224–651 AD)
between Rome and Persia. In 527, a Roman offensive against Nisibis was repulsed and Roman efforts to fortify positions near the frontier were thwarted
Sasanian_Empire
Pittsburg Landing Tennessee A Union Grant and reinforcements under Buell repulse Albert Sidney Johnston and P. G. T. Beauregard. A.S. Johnston is killed
List of American Civil War battles
List_of_American_Civil_War_battles
State in eastern India
Kharwars again rebelled against the British in 1882 but the attack was repulsed. Then Birsa Munda revolt, broke out in 1895 and lasted until 1900. The
Jharkhand
REPULSE DAM
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Boy/Male
Muslim
Rest. Repose.
Girl/Female
Biblical Hebrew
Captivity; repose; oath.
Female
Egyptian
, impulse, motion.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Millet, small pulse.
Boy/Male
Indian
Comfort, Relief, Ease, Repose
Boy/Male
Tamil
Impulse
Boy/Male
Arabic
Rest; Repose
Boy/Male
Biblical
Captivity; old man; repose; oath.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Rest, Repose
Girl/Female
Indian
Rest, Repose
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Repose; Rest; Charm; Beauty; Splendour
Boy/Male
Muslim
Comfort, Relief, Ease, Repose
Boy/Male
Indian
Impulse
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Refuse
Boy/Male
Hindi
Recluse.
Boy/Male
Biblical American Hebrew
Repose; consolation.
Female
Egyptian
, recluse.
Biblical
millet; small pulse
Boy/Male
French
Famous wolf.
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Comfort; Repose; Strong Person
REPULSE DAM
REPULSE DAM
Girl/Female
Tamil
Full of Love, Pretty
Boy/Male
Hindu
Glory, Fame
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon Norse
Name of a king.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Ninth child
Girl/Female
Biblical
Invocation to the god Rimmon.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Stavya | ஸà¯à®¤à®¾à®µà¯à®¯
Lord Vishnu
Girl/Female
Tamil
Beautiful night
Girl/Female
Arabic
Water; Beautiful; Gray
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord of mercy
Boy/Male
English
From the white ford.
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REPULSE DAM
n.
A mental force which simply and directly urges to action; hasty inclination; sudden motive; momentary or transient influence of appetite or passion; propension; incitement; as, a man of good impulses; passion often gives a violent impulse to the will.
v. t.
To refuse or reject, as a judge; to challenge that the judge shall not try the cause.
v. t.
To repel; to beat or drive back; as, to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy.
imp. & p. p.
of Repulse
n.
The near approach of one heavenly body to another, or to the meridian; a coming into conjunction; as, the appulse of the moon to a star, or of a star to the meridian.
n.
The act of repelling or driving back; also, the state of being repelled or driven back.
n.
Repousse work.
v. t.
To decline to accept; to reject; to deny the request or petition of; as, to refuse a suitor.
n.
Figuratively: Refusal; denial; rejection; failure.
a.
Having the end rounded and slightly indented; as, a retuse leaf.
n.
A driving or running towards; approach; impulse; also, the act of striking against.
v. t.
To repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial; to reject; to send away; as, to repulse a suitor or a proffer.
a.
Serving, or able, to repulse; repellent; as, a repulsive force.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Repulse
a.
Cold; forbidding; offensive; as, repulsive manners.
n.
One who repulses, or drives back.
a.
The place where a recluse dwells.
a.
Shut up; sequestered; retired from the world or from public notice; solitary; living apart; as, a recluse monk or hermit; a recluse life.
n.
The action of a force during a very small interval of time; the effect of such action; as, the impulse of a sudden blow upon a hard elastic body.
v.
To lay at rest; to cause to be calm or quiet; to compose; to rest, -- often reflexive; as, to repose one's self on a couch.