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Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Alkes (AK-110) was a Crater-class cargo ship commissioned by the US Navy for service in World War II, named after Alkes, a star in the Crater constellation
USS_Alkes
Star in the constellation Crater
Alpha Crateris (α Crateris, abbreviated Alpha Crt, α Crt), officially named Alkes /ˈælkɛs/, is a star in the constellation of Crater. It is a cool giant star
Alpha_Crateris
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List of auxiliaries of the United States Navy
List_of_auxiliaries_of_the_United_States_Navy
(YT-102) USS Alikula Bay (ACV-57, CVE-95) USS Alkaid (AK-114) USS Alkes (AK-110) USS Allagash (AO-97) USS Allamakee (YT-410/YTB-410/YTM-410) USS Allaquippa
List of United States Navy ships: A–B
List_of_United_States_Navy_ships:_A–B
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
(ABRD). The 7th Detachment was under orders to report to USS Alkes for transport and quarters. USS William Ward Burrows Seabees in World War II Apra Harbor
USS_City_of_Dalhart
Defunct American canned salmon manufacturer
Armed Guards to man the deck guns and radio. Example ships operated: USS Alkes, SS Louis A. Sengteller, and SS Joseph Smith, which sank in 1944. After
Alaska_Packers'_Association
delivered on 16 July. To the United States Navy in October 1943 and renamed Alkes. Returned to the WSA in February 1946 and renamed Increase A. Lapham. Laid
List_of_Liberty_ships_(I)
Haskell-class attack transport
USS Sarasota (APA/LPA-204) was a Haskell-class attack transport that saw service with the US Navy in World War II, Korean War Era and after. She was of
USS_Sarasota
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Prince Georges (AP-165/AK-224) was a Crater-class cargo ship in the service of the US Navy in World War II. Named after the Prince George's County
USS_Prince_Georges
Haskell-class U.S. Navy attack transport
USS Telfair (APA/LPA-210) was a Haskell-class attack transport that saw service with the US Navy in World War II and the Korean War. She remained in service
USS_Telfair
1944 Haskell-class American attack transport
USS Navarro (APA/LPA-215) was a Haskell-class attack transport of the US Navy. She was of the VC2-S-AP5 Victory ship design type that saw service in World
USS_Navarro
US Navy World War II Haskell class ship
USS Sherburne (APA-205) was a United States Navy Haskell-class attack transport, built and used during World War II. She was of the VC2-S-AP5 Victory
USS_Sherburne
Shipyard in Oakland, California, United States
feet. Some ships overalled at the shipyard: USS Audrain USS Lynx (AK-100) USS Alkes Wapama (steam schooner) USS Potomac (AG-25) Sea Giant Tugboat, 1,000
Hurley_Marine_Shipyard
Achelous-class World War II ship
USS Agenor (ARL-3) was one of 39 Achelous-class repair ship landing craft repair ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for
USS_Agenor
1944 Haskell-class attack transport
USS Talladega (APA/LPA-208) was a Haskell-class attack transport of the US Navy. She was of the VC2-S-AP5 Victory ship design type. Talladega was named
USS_Talladega
Tacoma-class patrol frigate
USS Casper (PG-120/PF-12), a Tacoma-class patrol frigate, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Casper, Wyoming. Casper, originally
USS_Casper
Achelous-class landing craft repair ship
USS Amycus (ARL-2) was one of 39 Achelous-class landing craft repair ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for Amycus (in
USS_Amycus
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Carina (AK-74) was a Crater-class cargo ship, and the only ship of the US Navy to have this name. She was named for the southern constellation Carina
USS_Carina
USS General A. W. Greely (AP-141) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship named for U.S. Army general Adolphus Greely. She was transferred to
USS_General_A._W._Greely
WWII US naval vessel
USS LST/LST(H)-482/Branch County (LST-482) was an LST-1-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Later renamed for
USS_LST-482
USS General C. H. Muir (AP-142) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. The ship was crewed by the U.S. Coast
USS_General_C._H._Muir
Tacoma-class patrol frigate
USS Grand Forks (PG-119/PF-11), a Tacoma-class patrol frigate, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Grand Forks, North Dakota.
USS_Grand_Forks
United States Navy transport vessel
USS Tazewell (APA/LPA-209) was a Haskell-class attack transport in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946. She was scrapped in 1973. Tazewell
USS_Tazewell
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Alamosa (AK-156) was the lead ship of the Alamosa-class cargo ships, commissioned by the United States Navy for service in World War II. She was responsible
USS_Alamosa
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Deimos (AK-78) was a Crater-class cargo ship in the service of United States Navy in World War II. It was the first ship of the Navy to have borne
USS_Deimos_(AK-78)
US Navy transport ship sunk as artificial reef at Key West
USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg (T-AGM-10) (originally named USS General Harry Taylor (AP-145)) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship in the
USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg
USNS_General_Hoyt_S._Vandenberg
1944 Haskell-class attack transport
USS Montrose (APA/LPA-212) was a Haskell-class attack transport in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 and from 1950 to 1969. She was
USS_Montrose
U.S. Navy transport ship in WWII
USS General Omar Bundy (AP-152) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. She was transferred to the U.S. Army
USS_General_Omar_Bundy
US Navy attack transport ship
USS Mountrail (APA/LPA-213) was a Haskell-class attack transport of the US Navy in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War era. She was of the VC2-S-AP5
USS_Mountrail
1944 Haskell-class attack transport
USS Okaloosa (APA-219) was a Haskell-class attack transport in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1949. She was scrapped in 1972. Okaloosa
USS_Okaloosa
Haskell-class attack transport
USS Pickaway (APA/LPA-222) was a Haskell-class attack transport that saw service with the US Navy in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War
USS_Pickaway
Former American navy ship
USS General H. F. Hodges (AP-144) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. The ship was crewed by the U.S. Coast
USS_General_H._F._Hodges
USS General Stuart Heintzelman (AP-159) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of U
USS General Stuart Heintzelman
USS_General_Stuart_Heintzelman
USS General S. D. Sturgis (AP-137) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of U.S. Army
USS_General_S._D._Sturgis
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Adhara (AK-71) was a Crater-class cargo ship in the service of the US Navy in the Pacific theater in World War II. Named after the star Adhara in
USS_Adhara
Transport ship
USS General W. M. Black (AP-135) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. The ship was crewed by the U.S. Coast
USS_General_W._M._Black
LST-1-class tank landing ship
USS LST/LST(H)/T-LST-488 was an LST-1-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. LST-488 was laid down on 11 January
USS_LST-488
1944 American Haskell-class attack transport
USS Okanogan (APA/LPA-220) was a Haskell-class attack transport that saw service with the US Navy in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War
USS_Okanogan
US Navy transport ship
USS General W. G. Haan (AP-158) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the US Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of US Army Major
USS_General_W._G._Haan
American naval vessel
USS General M. B. Stewart (AP-140) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of U.S. Army
USS_General_M._B._Stewart
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Cetus (AK-77) was a Crater-class cargo ship in the service of the United States Navy in World War II. Named after the equatorial constellation Cetus
USS_Cetus
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Arided (AK-73), a Crater-class cargo ship, is the only ship of the US Navy to have this name. She was named after Arided, the other name of Deneb
USS_Arided
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Boulder Victory (AK-227) was a Boulder Victory-class cargo ship acquired by the US Navy during World War II. She was the lead ship of 20 ships in
USS_Boulder_Victory
US Navy transport ship during World War II
USS General C. C. Ballou (AP-157) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of U.S. Army
USS_General_C._C._Ballou
Tacoma-class patrol frigate
USS Sausalito (PF-4), was a Tacoma-class patrol frigate in commission from 1944 to 1945 and from 1950 to 1952, was the only ship of the United States
USS_Sausalito
1944 Haskell-class attack transport
USS Sibley (APA-206) was a Haskell-class attack transport in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946. She was scrapped in 1975. Sibley was
USS_Sibley
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Newcastle Victory (AK-233) was a Boulder Victory-class cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served in the Pacific Ocean theatre
USS_Newcastle_Victory
US Navy Tacoma-class ship
USS Pocatello (PG-117/PF-9), a Tacoma-class patrol frigate, in commission in the United States Navy between 1944 and 1946. She was the only ship of the
USS_Pocatello
1944 Haskell-class attack transport
USS Natrona (APA-214) was a Haskell-class attack transport of the US Navy in World War II. She was of the VC2-S-AP5 Victory ship design type. Natrona
USS_Natrona
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Venus (AK-135) was a Crater-class cargo ship in the service of the United States Navy in World War II. Originally liberty ship SS William Williams
USS_Venus
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Etamin (AK-93) was the Liberty ship (EC2) Isaac Babbitt constructed for the US Maritime Commission (MARCOM) in 1943, for World War II service at a
USS_Etamin
Victory ship of WWII
United States Navy on 5 December 1944, and commissioned the same day as USS Red Oak Victory (AK-235). Following a fitting-out period, Red Oak Victory
SS_Red_Oak_Victory
USS General C. G. Morton (AP-138) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of U.S. Army
USS_General_C._G._Morton
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Leonis (AK-128) was a Crater-class cargo ship in service with the US Navy in World War II. It was the only ship of the Navy to have borne this name
USS_Leonis
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Cabell (AK-166) was an Alamosa-class cargo ship commissioned by the US Navy for service in World War II. She was responsible for delivering troops
USS_Cabell
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Celeno (AK-76) was a Crater-class cargo ship in the service of the US Navy in World War II. Named with a variant spelling of the star Celaeno in the
USS_Celeno
USS General W. F. Hase (AP-146) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the US Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of US Army Major
USS_General_W._F._Hase
1944 Haskell-class attack transport
USS Pitt (APA-223/LPA-223) was a Haskell-class attack transport in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1947. She was scrapped in 1980. Pitt
USS_Pitt
Tacoma-class patrol frigate
USS Pasco (PG-114/PF-6), a Tacoma-class patrol frigate in commission from 1944 to 1945, has thus far been the only ship of the United States Navy to be
USS_Pasco
Order of battle for World War II battle
Tupelo, Papaw Tugs: USS Pakana, USS Zuni Freighters: USS William Ward Burrows, Alkes, City of Dalhart Two floating docks Oilers: USS Monongahela, Tappahannock
Guam_(1944)_order_of_battle
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Fairfield (AK-178) was an Alamosa-class cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy during the final months of World War II. She served in the Pacific Ocean
USS_Fairfield_(AK-178)
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Eridanus (AK-92) was a Crater-class cargo ship commissioned by the US Navy for service in World War II and manned by a US Coast Guard crew. She was
USS_Eridanus
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Alcona (AK-157) was an Alamosa-class cargo ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II. She was responsible for delivering troops
USS_Alcona
1942 LST-1-class tank landing ship
USS LST-476 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. LST-476 was laid down on 5
USS_LST-476
USS General G. O. Squier (AP-130) was the lead ship of her class of transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. Decommissioned in 1946, she was
USS_General_G._O._Squier
US Navy transport ship from WW2
USS General T. H. Bliss (AP-131) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of U.S. Army
USS_General_T._H._Bliss
USS General LeRoy Eltinge (AP-154) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the US Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of US Army
USS_General_LeRoy_Eltinge
1944 Haskell-class attack transport
USS Randall (APA-224) was a Haskell-class attack transport in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1956. She was sold for scrap in 1972. Randall
USS_Randall
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Lyra (AK-101) was a Crater-class cargo ship in the service of the US Navy in World War II. It was the only ship of the Navy to have borne this name
USS_Lyra
Tacoma-class patrol frigate
USS Hoquiam (PG-113/PF-5), a Tacoma-class patrol frigate in commission from 1944 to 1945 and from 1950 to 1951, she is the only ship of the United States
USS_Hoquiam
USS General H. L. Scott (AP-136) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. The ship was crewed by the U.S. Coast
USS_General_H._L._Scott
General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II
USS General O. H. Ernst (AP-133) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of U.S. Army
USS_General_O._H._Ernst
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Amador (AK-158) was an Alamosa-class cargo ship commissioned by the US Navy for service in World War II. She was responsible for delivering troops
USS_Amador
Tacoma-class patrol frigate
USS Brownsville (PG-118/PF-10), a Tacoma-class patrol frigate, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Brownsville, Texas. Brownsville
USS_Brownsville
Ship built in 1945
USS General H. B. Freeman (AP-143) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. The ship was crewed by the U.S.
USS_General_H._B._Freeman
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Hyperion (AK-107) was a Crater-class cargo ship in the service of the US Navy in World War II. Named after Saturn's moon Hyperion, she is the only
USS_Hyperion
Transport ship
USS General A. W. Brewster (AP-155) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. The ship was crewed by the U.S
USS_General_A._W._Brewster
World War II transport ship of the US Navy
USS General D. E. Aultman (AP-156) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. The ship was crewed by the U.S.
USS_General_D._E._Aultman
Lead ship of Tacoma-class patrol frigates
USS Tacoma (PG-111/PF-3), the lead ship of the Tacoma-class patrol frigates. The third ship of the United States Navy to be named for Tacoma, Washington
USS_Tacoma_(PF-3)
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Grumium (AK-112/IX-174/AVS-3) was a Crater-class cargo ship and aviation supply ship in the service of the US Navy in World War II. Named after the
USS_Grumium
1944 American Haskell-class attack transport
USS Oneida (APA-221) was a Haskell-class attack transport in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946. She was scrapped in 1975. ONeidae
USS_Oneida_(APA-221)
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
The USS Albireo (AK-90) was a Crater-class cargo ship in the service of the US Navy in World War II and crewed by the US Coast Guard. She was the only
USS_Albireo
Cargo ship of the U.S. Navy during World War II
USS Manderson Victory (AK-230) was a Boulder Victory-class cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served in the Pacific Ocean theatre
USS_Manderson_Victory
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Allioth (AK-109/IX-204/AVS-4) was a Crater-class cargo ship and aviation supply ship in the service of the US Navy in World War II. Named after Alioth
USS_Allioth
Tacoma-class patrol frigate
USS Albuquerque (PG-115/PF-7), a Tacoma-class patrol frigate in commission from 1943 to 1945 and from 1950 to 1953, was the first ship of the United States
USS_Albuquerque_(PF-7)
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Fentress (AK-180/T-AK-180) was an Alamosa-class cargo ship acquired by the US Navy during the final months of World War II. In 1950, she was reactivated
USS_Fentress
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Aludra (AK-72) was a Crater-class cargo ship in the service of the US Navy in World War II. Named after the star Aludra in the constellation Canis
USS_Aludra_(AK-72)
World War II tank landing ship
USS LST-478 was a United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. LST-478 was laid down on 17
USS_LST-478
Tacoma-class patrol frigate
USS Everett (PG-116/PF-8), a Tacoma-class patrol frigate in commission from 1944 to 1945 and from 1950 to 1953, thus far has been the only ship of the
USS_Everett
LST-1-class tank landing ship
USS LST-480 was an LST-1-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy used in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II. LST-480 was
USS_LST-480
USS General J. R. Brooke (AP-132) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of U.S. Army
USS_General_J._R._Brooke
1944 US Haskell-class attack transport
USS Bingham (APA-225) was a Haskell-class attack transport that saw service with the US Navy in World War II. She was of the VC2-S-AP5 Victory ship design
USS_Bingham
USS General M. M. Patrick (AP-150) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship built for the US Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of US
USS_General_M._M._Patrick
WWII transport ship
USS General W. C. Langfitt (AP-151) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. She was named in honor of U.S.
USS_General_W._C._Langfitt
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Cassiopeia (AK-75) was a Crater-class cargo ship in the service of the US Navy in World War II. She was the only ship of to bear this name. She is
USS_Cassiopeia
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Mayfield Victory (AK-232) was a Boulder Victory-class cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served in the Pacific Ocean theatre
USS_Mayfield_Victory
Transport ship
USS General R. L. Howze (AP-134) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship for the U.S. Navy in World War II. The ship was crewed by the U.S. Coast
USS_General_R._L._Howze
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Las Vegas Victory (AK-229) was a Boulder Victory-class cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served in the Pacific Ocean theatre
USS_Las_Vegas_Victory
USS General J. H. McRae (AP-149) was a General G. O. Squier-class transport ship built for the United States Maritime Commission during World War II.
USS_General_J._H._McRae
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Provo Victory (AK-228) was a Boulder Victory-class cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served in the Pacific Ocean theatre
USS_Provo_Victory
USS ALKES
USS ALKES
Boy/Male
Arabic
Saffron
Male
Egyptian
, a king of Egypt; Khufu.
Boy/Male
Australian, Latin
Worthy of Respect
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, French, German, Swedish
Bear
Girl/Female
Indian, Japanese, Sanskrit
Dawn
Boy/Male
Biblical
An ass.
Boy/Male
Egyptian
Smoke.
Girl/Female
British, English
Happy
Male
Norse
Old Norse legend name of a dwarf who almost married Thor's daughter Thrud, ALVÃSS means "all wise."
Female
Egyptian
, Turn of Heaven, Conductor of the Gods.
Male
Egyptian
, a son of Rameses II.
Male
German
German form of Roman Latin Ursus, URS means "bear."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Rouse.German : from a short form of a Germanic personal name formed with hrÅd ‘renown’.German (of Slavic origin) : from Old Slavic rusu ‘reddish’, ‘blond’, hence a nickname or an ethnic name meaning ‘Russian’.Swiss German : topographic name for someone who lived by a scree, Middle High German ru(o)zze.In some instances the name referred to personal or business connections with Russia, the country of the Reussen, from Middle High German Riusse.
Male
German
German form of Latin Bartolomaeus, BARTOLOMÄUS means "son of Talmai."
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Sun Rays
Male
English
Short form of English Russell, RUSS means "little red one."
Boy/Male
Australian, Italian
Intelligent
Boy/Male
English American French
Form of Rufus: Red-haired.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Voice; Use
Surname or Lastname
English
English : metonymic occupational name for a cooper or else a nickname for a rotund, fat man, from Middle English, Old French busse ‘cask’, ‘barrel’ (of unknown origin). The word was also used in Middle English for a type of ship, and the surname may perhaps have been given to someone who sailed in one. The byname seems to occur already in Domesday Book, where a Siward Buss, and a John and Richard Buss are recorded at Brasted in Kent.German and Swiss German : from a pet form of the personal name Burkhard (see Burkhart).Danish : variant of Buus.
USS ALKES
USS ALKES
Surname or Lastname
English
English : apparently a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place, possibly in Somerset or Wiltshire, where the surname is clustered, but perhaps a variant of Lopham, a habitational name from a place in Norfolk, so named from an Old English personal name Loppa + hÄm ‘homestead’.
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Ornament
Boy/Male
Indian
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived by a headland, Middle English hevedland.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Very Calm; Placid
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Sunshine
Female
English
English name derived from the flower name, a tendril-climbing, perennial herb plant. Some species are used medicinally. The name derives from Latin bryonia, from Greek bryo, BRYONY means "to grow, sprout, swell."
Boy/Male
Tamil
Pandiyaraj | பநà¯à®¤à¯€à®¯à®¾à®°à®¾à®œÂ
Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly a variant of Newland or Irish Nolan.Possibly a respelling of German Nauland (see Newland).
Boy/Male
Indian
Brave
USS ALKES
USS ALKES
USS ALKES
USS ALKES
USS ALKES
n.
A state of confusion or disorder; -- prob. variant of mess, but influenced by muss, a scramble.
v. t.
To practice customarily; to make a practice of; as, to use diligence in business.
v. t.
To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat; as, to use a beast cruelly.
v. t.
A stab of iron welded to the side of a forging, as a shaft, near the end, and afterward drawn down, by hammering, so as to lengthen the forging.
v. i.
To be accustomed to go; to frequent; to inhabit; to dwell; -- sometimes followed by of.
v. t.
Continued or repeated practice; customary employment; usage; custom; manner; habit.
v. t.
The special form of ritual adopted for use in any diocese; as, the Sarum, or Canterbury, use; the Hereford use; the York use; the Roman use; etc.
v. t.
Occasion or need to employ; necessity; as, to have no further use for a book.
n.
A quadruped of the genus Equus (E. asinus), smaller than the horse, and having a peculiarly harsh bray and long ears. The tame or domestic ass is patient, slow, and sure-footed, and has become the type of obstinacy and stupidity. There are several species of wild asses which are swift-footed.
v. t.
Yielding of service; advantage derived; capability of being used; usefulness; utility.
n.
One who uses, or sustains the use of, the veto.
v. t.
Common occurrence; ordinary experience.
v. t.
To accustom; to habituate; to render familiar by practice; to inure; -- employed chiefly in the passive participle; as, men used to cold and hunger; soldiers used to hardships and danger.
v. t.
The benefit or profit of lands and tenements. Use imports a trust and confidence reposed in a man for the holding of lands. He to whose use or benefit the trust is intended shall enjoy the profits. An estate is granted and limited to A for the use of B.
v. t.
The premium paid for the possession and employment of borrowed money; interest; usury.
v. i.
To be wont or accustomed; to be in the habit or practice; as, he used to ride daily; -- now disused in the present tense, perhaps because of the similarity in sound, between "use to," and "used to."
v. t.
The act of employing anything, or of applying it to one's service; the state of being so employed or applied; application; employment; conversion to some purpose; as, the use of a pen in writing; his machines are in general use.
v. t.
To make use of; to convert to one's service; to avail one's self of; to employ; to put a purpose; as, to use a plow; to use a chair; to use time; to use flour for food; to use water for irrigation.