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Gunboat of the United States Navy
USS Prudent (PG–96), originally ordered as HMS Privet, was an Action-class patrol gunboat in the United States Navy. Prudent was laid down by the Morton
USS_Prudent
Topics referred to by the same term
up prudent in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Prudent may refer to: Prudent (name) Ships: HMS Prudent, a Royal Navy third-rate ship of the line USS Prudent
Prudent
Gunboat of the United States Navy
Pert remained at Quebec until 7 September; thence, she sailed with USS Prudent via Halifax to Boston where she arrived 18 September. After fitting out
USS_Pert
France USS SC-34 USS SC-35 USS SC-36 USS SC-37 USS SC-38 USS SC-39 USS SC-40 USS SC-41 USS SC-42 USS SC-43 USS SC-44 USS SC-45 USS SC-46 USS SC-47 USS SC-48
List of patrol vessels of the United States Navy
List_of_patrol_vessels_of_the_United_States_Navy
Guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy
USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) is a guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy. She is the lead ship of the Zumwalt class and the first ship to be named
USS_Zumwalt
1956. INS Haganah; ex-HMCS Norsyd, in service 1948 to 1956. Elbano; ex-USS Prudent, ordered as HMS Privet (K291), sold to Italy in 1949, converted to hydrographic
List of Flower-class corvettes
List_of_Flower-class_corvettes
World War II British corvette class
to USN as USS Prudent. Rosebay Kingston Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Kingston, Ontario 11 February 1943 28 July 1943 20 March 1946 Formerly USS Splendor. Transferred
Flower-class_corvette
Staffetta (A 5307) 4 December 1942 1949 1970 1,378 63 17 Launched as USS Prudent (PG-96) Delivered 22 September 1947 to Cameli, Italian merchant company
List of decommissioned ships of the Italian Navy
List_of_decommissioned_ships_of_the_Italian_Navy
List of ships with the same or similar names
was intended for the Royal Navy but was delivered to the U.S. Navy as USS Prudent in 1942. This article includes a list of ships with the same or similar
HMS_Privet
USS Prowess (AM-280/MSF-280/IX-305) USS Prowse (PG-200/PF-92) USS Prudent (PG-96) USS Pruitt (DD-347/DM-22/AG-101) USS Psyche V (SP-9) PT boats USS Ptarmigan
List of United States Navy ships: P
List_of_United_States_Navy_ships:_P
San Antonio–class amphibious transport dock
USS San Antonio (LPD-17), the lead ship of her class of amphibious transport dock or landing platform dock, is the first ship of the United States Navy
USS_San_Antonio
1942 American type of warship
22 Dec 1942 Sold USS Pert PG-95 HMS Nepeta K290 Midland Shipyards Ltd., Midland 22 Dec 1942 22 Dec 1942 Sold 18 Oct 1946 USS Prudent PG-96 HMS Privet
American Flower-class corvette
American_Flower-class_corvette
United States Navy Captain (1938–2025)
also assigned to protect the frigate USS Elmer Montgomery. The investigation concluded that Rogers acted in a prudent manner based on the information available
William_C._Rogers_III
Scottish-born naval officer (1747–1792)
hopes of sinking Jones's boats with cannon fire were dashed because of the prudent spiking. Jones next crossed the Solway Firth from Whitehaven to Scotland
John_Paul_Jones
Part of the Battle of Leyte Gulf
battle, including USS Copeland (FFG-25), USS Evans (DE-1023), USS Clifton Sprague (FFG-16), USS Carr (FFG-52) and USS Hoel (DDG-13), and USS Johnston (DD-821)
Battle_off_Samar
1998 annual yacht race in Australia
Geoff Hill Taswell 56 1991 RETIRED Eden, prudent seamanship Antuka Raymond Semmens Adams 13 1983 RETIRED prudent seamanship Aspect Computing D. Pescud Radford
1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
1998_Sydney_to_Hobart_Yacht_Race
Cancelled dreadnought battleship class of the United States Navy
Naval Affairs rejected that recommendation on the basis that it was not prudent to make changes to the existing program before enough had been learned
South Dakota-class battleship (1920)
South_Dakota-class_battleship_(1920)
Gunboat of the United States Navy
USS Wachusett – the first United States Navy ship to be so named – was a large (1,032-ton), Mohican-class steam sloop-of-war that served the United States
USS_Wachusett_(1861)
Sloops-of-war of the United States Navy
USS Ganges was a man-of-war in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War with France. She was originally a fast sailing merchantman, built in Philadelphia
USS_Ganges
Submarine of the United States
USS Threadfin (SS-410), a Balao-class submarine, was the only vessel of the United States Navy to be named for the threadfin. Threadfin was laid down
USS_Threadfin
Series of education strikes in UK universities
initially over proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), a pension scheme. The changes would have seen a significant drop in worker
2018–2023 United Kingdom higher education strikes
2018–2023_United_Kingdom_higher_education_strikes
Flower-class corvette
United States Navy during the Second World War, with the latter navy as USS Courage. She then spent several years under a succession of names in civilian
HMS_Heartsease_(K15)
First American consulate overseas
from the position in 1857, having apparently discharged his duties in a "prudent and efficient manner" American Civil War portal During the American Civil
Consulate of the United States, Liverpool
Consulate_of_the_United_States,_Liverpool
Sims-class destroyer
USS Wainwright (DD-419) was a World War II-era Sims-class destroyer in the service of the United States Navy. The ship was named to honor Lieutenant Jonathan
USS_Wainwright_(DD-419)
Brigantine in the United States Navy
The first USS Advance was a brigantine in the United States Navy which participated in an Arctic rescue expedition. Advance was built in 1847 as Augusta
USS_Advance_(1847)
remember to live meminerunt omnia amantes lovers remember all memores acti prudentes futuri mindful of things done, aware of things to come Thus, both remembering
List_of_Latin_phrases_(full)
Temptress-class patrol gunboat (Flower-class corvette in U.S. service)
USS Surprise (PG-63), the fourth American naval ship of the name, was a Temptress-class patrol gunboat during World War II. She was built as the British
USS_Surprise_(PG-63)
Flower-class corvette
United States Navy as part of the reverse Lend Lease arrangement and renamed USS Temptress, the name ship of the Temptress-class gunboats. With the end of
HMS_Veronica_(K37)
United States Navy submarine
USS Sterlet (SS-392), a Balao-class submarine, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for the sterlet, a small sturgeon found in the
USS_Sterlet
U.S. gunboat
USS De Soto was a fast wooden-hulled sidewheel steamship that saw service as a U.S. Navy gunboat during the American Civil War. De Soto was originally
USS_De_Soto_(1859)
Modified Flower-class corvette
Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Navy and the United States Navy (as USS Intensity (PG-93)) before being transferred to Panama where she served as
HMS_Milfoil
Tender of the United States Navy
USS Bering Strait (AVP-34) was a United States Navy Barnegat-class small seaplane tender in commission from 1944 to 1946. She tended seaplanes during
USS_Bering_Strait
Submarine of the United States
USS Blackfish (SS-221), a Gato-class submarine in commission from 1942 to 1946, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for the blackfish
USS_Blackfish
Attack helicopter used in United States special operations
returned to their former units. The Army decided that it would be more prudent to keep the unit. The task force, which had been designated Task Force
MD Helicopters MH-6 Little Bird
MD_Helicopters_MH-6_Little_Bird
1812–1815 conflict in North America
American frigates, or (if it could be done safely) to shadow them at a prudent distance, remaining out of cannon-shot range, until reinforcements. More
War_of_1812
included units list. In 1969, the Presidential Unit Citation was awarded to USS Harnett County (LST-821) by President Richard Nixon, for Extraordinary Heroism
List of recipients of the United States Presidential Unit Citation
List_of_recipients_of_the_United_States_Presidential_Unit_Citation
Second crewed mission to orbit the Moon
landing on Apollo 10, mission planners ultimately decided that it would be prudent to have a practice flight to hone the procedures and techniques. The crew
Apollo_10
Gunboat of the United States Navy
USS Haste (PG-92), was one of a group of Canadian corvettes turned over to the United States Navy and crewed by the Coast Guard. She was laid down as
USS_Haste
Flower-class corvette
War II. In 1942 she was lent to the United States Navy and commissioned as USS Impulse. Returned to the Royal Navy in 1945, Begonia was stricken and sold
HMS_Begonia_(K66)
Submarine of the United States
USS Crevalle (SS/AGSS-291), a Balao-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the crevalle, the yellow mackerel, a food fish, found
USS_Crevalle
Mohongo-class gunboat
USS Ashuelot was an iron-hulled, double-ended, side-wheel Mohongo-class gunboat in the United States Navy. She was named for a river in New Hampshire
USS_Ashuelot
Gunboat of the United States Navy
USS Action (PG-86) was the lead ship of the Action-class patrol boats acquired by the United States Navy for the task of patrolling American coastal waters
USS_Action
2000 aviation accident in the Pacific Ocean
"the flight crew's decision to divert the flight to Los Angeles ... was prudent and appropriate," "Alaska Airlines dispatch personnel appear to have attempted
Alaska_Airlines_Flight_261
Japanese admiral (1884–1943)
combatants too far from Midway, and because Admiral Raymond Spruance prudently withdrew to the east to further defend Midway Island, believing (based
Isoroku_Yamamoto
Multi-role combat aircraft family by Dassault
National Defence dismissed the claims, stating that China maintains a prudent and responsible approach to military exports. The US–China Economic and
Dassault_Rafale
Flower-class corvette
United States Navy as part of the Reverse Lend-Lease arrangement and renamed USS Spry, one of the Temptress-class gunboats. With the end of hostilities she
HMS_Hibiscus_(K24)
List of incidents which could have led to a nuclear exchange
individual level, the decisive role of individuals in following intuition and prudent decision-making, often in violation of protocol. A possible example of
Nuclear_close_calls
2025 American military action
Americans." Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said the strikes were a "prudent response to the warmongers in Tehran". Senate Majority Leader John Thune
2025 United States strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
2025_United_States_strikes_on_Iranian_nuclear_sites
American singer (1943–1971)
edition bilingue (1988), trad. de l'américain et présenté par Sabine Prudent et Werner Reimann. [Paris]: C. Bourgois. 157 p. N.B.: Original texts in
Jim_Morrison
Transport ship of the United States Army
1919, she was briefly transferred to the U.S. Navy, commissioned as the USS Buford (ID 3818), to repatriate troops home after World War I, and then later
USAT_Buford
American astronaut (1930–2021)
plans were for up to 30 missions. Such a large intake therefore seemed prudent. Ten of the nineteen had test pilot experience, and seven were graduates
Michael_Collins_(astronaut)
Aircraft carrier of the Imperial Japanese Navy
then penetrated the cofferdam and exploded. Therefore, the IJN thought it prudent to fill the empty spaces between the tanks and the cofferdam with 2,400
Japanese aircraft carrier Shinano
Japanese_aircraft_carrier_Shinano
1970 Danish film by Jens Jørgen Thorsen
inform the police so long as the two never see the girl again. Thinking it prudent to leave France for a while, the two men take a train to Luxembourg which
Quiet Days in Clichy (1970 film)
Quiet_Days_in_Clichy_(1970_film)
Flower-class corvette
United States Navy as part of the reverse Lend Lease arrangement and renamed USS Tenacity, one of the Temptress-class gunboats. With the end of hostilities
HMS_Candytuft_(K09)
Gunboat of the United States Navy
USS Alacrity (PG-87) was an Action-class patrol boat acquired by the United States Navy for the task of patrolling American coastal waters during World
USS_Alacrity_(PG-87)
British passenger liner that sank in 1912
Lord claimed Morse signals would not have been visible. A reasonable and prudent course of action would have been to awaken the wireless operator and to
Titanic
Modified Flower-class corvette
domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here. USS Tact (PG-98) Photo gallery of HMS Smilax at NavSource Naval History
HMS_Smilax
14th episode of the 6th season of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Spock's message regarding a meeting in the Kaleb sector that would be prudent for the Federation's interest, and directs the ship there. As the Khazara
Face of the Enemy (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
Face_of_the_Enemy_(Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation)
1862 Battle of the American Civil War
(flagship USS St. Louis, USS Carondelet, USS Louisville, and USS Pittsburg) and three timberclad (wooden) gunboats (USS Conestoga, USS Tyler, and USS Lexington)
Battle_of_Fort_Donelson
Allied call for the surrender of all of the armed forces of Japan during World War II
unavoidable, but there was still room for negotiation. "Remaining silent is prudent; the news media should be instructed to print it without any comments."
Potsdam_Declaration
Battle of the War of 1812 fought in January 1815
retreat of the militia has been criticized, such a move was no less than prudent. An inquiry, overseen by Major General William Carroll of the Tennessee
Battle_of_New_Orleans
Modified Flower-class corvette
class Action Alacrity Beacon Brisk Caprice Clash Haste Intensity Might Pert Prudent Splendor Tact Vim Vitality Argentine Navy Capitán Cánepa República
HMS_Linaria
Gunboat of the United States Navy
USS Might (PG-94) was laid down as Canadian corvette CN-312 by Morton Engineering and Drydock Co., Ltd., Quebec, Canada, on 28 November 1941 and launched
USS_Might
1755–1764 British forced removal of Acadians from Maritime Canada
Cope Joseph-Nicolas Gautier's sons Chief Étienne Bâtard Pierre II Surette Prudent Robichaud Joseph LeBlanc Alexandre Bourg Joseph Godin Father Jacques Manach
Expulsion_of_the_Acadians
Flower-class corvette
Arabis. She was transferred to the United States Navy in 1942, serving as USS Saucy. Returned to the United Kingdom in 1945, she was recommissioned into
HMS_Arabis_(K73)
Flower-class corvette
United States Navy as part of the Reverse Lend-Lease arrangement and renamed USS Fury, one of the Temptress-class gunboats. With the end of hostilities she
HMS_Larkspur_(K82)
Self-propelled underwater weapon
of torpedoes across the target's course. Faced with such an attack, the prudent thing for a target to do was to turn to parallel the course of the incoming
Torpedo
Hermetic text
qui omnem grossitudinem et quod hebes est antecellit, spatiosibus, et prudenter et sapientie industria, educite. A terra ad celum conscendet, a celo ad
Emerald_Tablet
British explorer and naval officer (1728–1779)
Adventure's crew wanted to exact revenge on the Māori, but Furneaux thought it prudent to avoid additional violence, so they left New Zealand and returned to
James_Cook
British ocean liner
of replacing QE2 with a newer vessel, Cunard decided that it was more prudent to simply make improvements to her. Therefore, from 27 October 1986 to
Queen_Elizabeth_2
King of Hawaii from 1795 to 1819
It was first proclaimed in 1871 by his grandson, King Kamehameha V. The USS Kamehameha (SSBN-642), a Benjamin Franklin-class ballistic missile submarine
Kamehameha_I
1861 American Civil War battle
Brooklyn had too deep a draft to negotiate the obstacles. Instead, it seemed prudent to send an unarmed civilian merchant ship, Star of the West, which might
Battle_of_Fort_Sumter
1765 first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy
who had been somewhat criticised at his hearing, was not considered a prudent appointment by the Admiralty. Short of commanders, Sir Charles Hardy was
HMS_Victory
Flower-class corvette
United States Navy as part of the Reverse Lend-Lease arrangement and renamed USS Restless, one of the Temptress-class gunboats. With the end of hostilities
HMS_Periwinkle
Modified Flower-class corvette
The second USS Caprice (PG-90), formerly CN-308, was launched 28 September 1942, by Kingston Shipbuilding Co., Kingston, Ontario, Canada, for the United
HMS_Honesty
Modified Flower-class corvette
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here. USS Vitality (PG-100) Photo gallery of HMS Willowherb at NavSource Naval History
HMS_Willowherb
President of the United States from 1857 to 1861
that a broader decision, beyond the specifics of the case, would be more prudent. Buchanan hoped that a broad decision protecting slavery in the territories
James_Buchanan
American political consultant and presidential advisor (1942–2025)
persuade; an ability to work within the system; a sure, quick start; strong, prudent advisers; and a passion that inspires others to carry on the mission. Gergen's
David_Gergen
1758 siege of the French and Indian War
ships in the harbour : Célèbre (64), Entreprenant (74), Capricieux (64), Prudent (74) and Bienfaisant (64). British forces assembled at Halifax, Nova Scotia
Siege_of_Louisbourg_(1758)
Flower-class corvette
United States Navy as part of the reverse Lend Lease arrangement and renamed USS Ready, one of the Temptress-class gunboats. With the end of hostilities she
HMS_Calendula
Laboratory in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States
gather the information necessary to demonstrate whether it is safe and prudent to apply for extensions beyond 60 years of operating life. The Program
Idaho_National_Laboratory
Gunboat of the United States Navy
USS Brisk (PG-89) History Name USS Brisk Builder Kingston Shipbuilding, Kingston Laid down as HMS Flax, 28 February 1942 Launched 15 June 1942 Acquired
USS_Brisk
Flower-class corvette
class Action Alacrity Beacon Brisk Caprice Clash Haste Intensity Might Pert Prudent Splendor Tact Vim Vitality Argentine Navy Capitán Cánepa República
HMCS_Windflower
Topographic map of a maritime area and adjacent coastal regions
system ensures that every chart is properly corrected prior to use. A prudent mariner should obtain a new chart if he has not kept track of corrections
Nautical_chart
Shipyard and industrial complex in Brooklyn, New York
to the City, is immediately desirable,” as well as estimates to cost. A prudent response commented on how dense forests made it impractical to implement
Brooklyn_Navy_Yard
President of the Republic of China from 2016 to 2024
government-mandated childcare support. She supports government transparency and more prudent and disciplined fiscal management. Tsai advocated for the non-partisanship
Tsai_Ing-wen
Flower-class corvette
class Action Alacrity Beacon Brisk Caprice Clash Haste Intensity Might Pert Prudent Splendor Tact Vim Vitality Argentine Navy Capitán Cánepa República
HMS_Petunia_(K79)
Diving in water-filled caves
consumption when exiting. In a cave system with little or no outflow it is prudent to reserve more air than is provided by the rule of thirds. Lights: Each
Cave_diving
1971 Bangladesh–Pakistan armed conflict
said that 500,000 Biharis were killed by Bengalis. R. J. Rummel gives a prudent estimate of 150,000 killed. On 16 December 2002, the George Washington
Bangladesh_Liberation_War
Modified Flower-class corvette
The ships were intended for transfer to the Royal Navy under Lend-Lease. USS Vim (Hull number PG-99) was one of four corvettes ordered on 6 December 1941
HMS_Statice
Navigation using astronomical objects to determine position
the 1960s and marine navigation until quite recently. However, since a prudent mariner never relies on any sole means of fixing their position, many national
Celestial_navigation
Flower-class corvette
class Action Alacrity Beacon Brisk Caprice Clash Haste Intensity Might Pert Prudent Splendor Tact Vim Vitality Argentine Navy Capitán Cánepa República
HMCS_Alberni
President of the Philippines from 1944 to 1946
replying to this letter informing Osmeña that it would not be wise and prudent to effect any such change under the circumstances, Quezon issued a press
Sergio_Osmeña
Ancient Greek geographer (born ca. 350 BC)
were so extraordinary, so contrary to common experience, that wise and prudent men could not believe them and concluded they were fables Burton, Richard
Pytheas
Modified Flower-class corvette in the British Royal Navy
class Action Alacrity Beacon Brisk Caprice Clash Haste Intensity Might Pert Prudent Splendor Tact Vim Vitality Argentine Navy Capitán Cánepa República
HMS_Rosebay
Modified Flower-class corvette
class Action Alacrity Beacon Brisk Caprice Clash Haste Intensity Might Pert Prudent Splendor Tact Vim Vitality Argentine Navy Capitán Cánepa República
HMS_Dittany
the engineers, pilot, and mate; so rather than burn her he considered it prudent to bargain with them, and gave his word that they would receive $500.00
CSS_Florida_(blockade_runner)
1972 NASA scandal
flight Herrick advised Worden that taking covers to the Moon would be a prudent investment because they would be valuable to stamp collectors. While Scott
Apollo 15 postal covers incident
Apollo_15_postal_covers_incident
Flower-class corvette
class Action Alacrity Beacon Brisk Caprice Clash Haste Intensity Might Pert Prudent Splendor Tact Vim Vitality Argentine Navy Capitán Cánepa República
HMS_Salvia_(K97)
Fifth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy
Captured 1 January 1809 Paix French Not recorded Captured 7 February 1809 Prudent French Brig Captured 16 February 1809 Friendship Not recorded Not recorded
HMS_Aigle_(1801)
USS PRUDENT
USS PRUDENT
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Voice; Use
Boy/Male
Biblical
An ass.
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.
Girl/Female
British, English
Happy
Boy/Male
Australian, Latin
Worthy of Respect
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, French, German, Swedish
Bear
Male
Egyptian
, a son of Rameses II.
Male
English
Short form of English Russell, RUSS means "little red one."
Male
German
German form of Roman Latin Ursus, URS means "bear."
Female
Egyptian
, Turn of Heaven, Conductor of the Gods.
Boy/Male
English American French
Form of Rufus: Red-haired.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Saffron
Girl/Female
Indian, Japanese, Sanskrit
Dawn
Male
Norse
Old Norse legend name of a dwarf who almost married Thor's daughter Thrud, ALVÃSS means "all wise."
Male
German
German form of Latin Bartolomaeus, BARTOLOMÄUS means "son of Talmai."
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Sun Rays
Boy/Male
Australian, Italian
Intelligent
Male
Egyptian
, a king of Egypt; Khufu.
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.
Boy/Male
Egyptian
Smoke.
USS PRUDENT
USS PRUDENT
Girl/Female
Hindu
Girl/Female
Indian
Powerful, Able
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Delightful Sun-shine
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Sacrifice; One who has Renounced
Surname or Lastname
German (Wörl)
German (Wörl) : variant of Wehrle.English : perhaps a habitational name for someone from Worle in Somerset, which is most probably named with Old English wÅr ‘wood grouse’ + lÄ“ah ‘wood’, ‘(woodland) clearing’.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Wounding; Cutter
Boy/Male
Hebrew
God has heard.
Girl/Female
Spanish Anglo Saxon French
Emerald.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Telugu
Shining Celestial Goddess
Girl/Female
Biblical
Streets, populous.
USS PRUDENT
USS PRUDENT
USS PRUDENT
USS PRUDENT
USS PRUDENT
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.
Yielding of service; advantage derived; capability of being used; usefulness; utility.
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.
n.
One who uses, or sustains the use of, the veto.
v. t.
Common occurrence; ordinary experience.
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.
v. t.
The premium paid for the possession and employment of borrowed money; interest; usury.
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.
n.
A state of confusion or disorder; -- prob. variant of mess, but influenced by muss, a scramble.
v. i.
To be accustomed to go; to frequent; to inhabit; to dwell; -- sometimes followed by of.
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.
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.
Occasion or need to employ; necessity; as, to have no further use for a book.
v. t.
Continued or repeated practice; customary employment; usage; custom; manner; habit.
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.
To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat; as, to use a beast cruelly.
v. t.
To practice customarily; to make a practice of; as, to use diligence in business.
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.