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Minesweeper of the United States Navy
USS Token (AM-126) was an Auk-class minesweeper acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the
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USS LSM-71 USS LSM-101 USS LSM-208 USS LSM-252 USS LSM-284 USS LSM-290 USS LSM-362 USS LSM-368 USS LSM-371 USS LSM-419 USS LSM-488 USS LSM-180 ? USS Monitor (LSV-5)
List of Allied ships at the Japanese surrender
List_of_Allied_ships_at_the_Japanese_surrender
classes USS AMS-59 USS AMS-61 USS AMS-62 USS AMS-63 USS AMS-64 USS AMS-65 USS AMS-66 USS AMS-67 USS AMS-68 USS AMS-71 USS AMS-73 USS AMS-74 USS AMS-75 USS AMS-76
List of mine warfare vessels of the United States Navy
List_of_mine_warfare_vessels_of_the_United_States_Navy
USS Hambleton (DMS-20) USS Fitch (DMS-25) USS Hopkins (DMS-13) USS Jeffers (DMS-27) USS Macomb (DMS-23) USS Revenge (AM-110) USS Token (AM-126) USS Tumult (AM-127)
Task_Force_31
(1910) USS Todd (AKA-71) USS Toiler (ARS-47) USS Toka (YT-149/YTB-149/YTM-149) USS Token (AM-126/MSF-126) USS Toledo (CA-133, PG-141, SSN-769) USS Tolland
List of United States Navy ships: T–V
List_of_United_States_Navy_ships:_T–V
Privately minted token coins
patriotic tokens were the flag of the United States, a 19th-century cannon, and the USS Monitor. Among the best-known varieties of patriotic tokens are the
Civil_War_token
Yorktown-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
USS Enterprise (CV-6) was a Yorktown-class carrier built for the United States Navy during the 1930s. She was the seventh U.S. Navy vessel of that name
USS_Enterprise_(CV-6)
Ticonderoga-class cruiser
USS Cape St. George (CG-71) is a Ticonderoga-class cruiser laid down by the Litton-Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation at Pascagoula, Mississippi, on 19
USS_Cape_St._George
Ocean liner
World War, Normandie was seized by U.S. authorities at New York and renamed USS Lafayette. In 1942, while being converted to a troopship, the liner caught
SS_Normandie
Civil War Confederate ironclad
Conversion of USS Merrimack into CSS Virginia". Warship International. XLIII (2): 157–158. ISSN 0043-0374. Schenkman, David, (1979). Tokens & Medals Commemorating
CSS_Virginia
Topics referred to by the same term
office, a pole that indicates a position Staff (railway signalling), a token authorizing a locomotive driver to use a particular stretch of single track
Staff
United States Navy Commodore
During his military career, he commanded the warships USS Argus, USS Chesapeake, USS President, and USS Constitution. During the War of 1812, Hull, commanding
Isaac_Hull
Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii
prompted landing of sailors from USS Tuscarora and Portsmouth. The British warship, HMS Tenedos, also landed a token force. During the reign of King Kalākaua
Pearl_Harbor
1944 battle of World War II's Pacific theater in the Marshall Islands
east, with no aviation personnel stationed there; and the island had only token defenses. When the Gilbert Islands fell to the United States in late 1943
Battle_of_Eniwetok
Fictional character from Star Trek
as helmsman aboard both the USS Enterprise and USS Enterprise-A. He is promoted to captain and given command of the USS Excelsior three years before
Hikaru_Sulu
Trade Token
Oregon Centennial Tokens were a type of trade token (also known as a "So-Called Dollar") issued during the 1959 Oregon Centennial. Many localities sold
Oregon_Centennial_Tokens
Artemis Fowl series, written by Eoin Colfer auspicium melioris aevi hope/token of a better age Motto of the Order of St Michael and St George and of Raffles
List_of_Latin_phrases_(full)
Swedish opera singer (1820–1887)
Lind Island in Canada, the Jenny Lind locomotive and a clipper ship, the USS Nightingale. An Australian schooner was named Jenny Lind in her honour. In
Jenny_Lind
1813 naval battle of the War of 1812
The capture of USS Chesapeake, also known as the Battle of Boston Harbor, was fought on 1 June 1813, between the Royal Navy frigate HMS Shannon and the
Capture_of_USS_Chesapeake
Japanese admiral (1884–1943)
to United States Ambassador Joseph C. Grew for the bombing of the gunboat USS Panay in December 1937. These issues made him a target of assassination threats
Isoroku_Yamamoto
WWII Battle by Japanese forces to capture Guam from the United States
Marines and Insular Force guardsmen fought the Japanese attackers. After token resistance, the Marines, on McMillin's orders, surrendered at 05:45. McMillin
Battle_of_Guam_(1941)
Index of plants with the same common name
Louisiana a live-oak growing" of a twig taken from a solitary live-oak as a token that makes him think of manly love. Live oak was widely used in early American
Live_oak
American film soundtrack label
Artists VSD-6547 The B. T. Puppy Years 1964-1967: The Very Best of the Tokens – the Tokens VSD-6548 The Best of Zydeco Party Band – Zydeco Party Band VSD-6549
Varèse Sarabande albums discography
Varèse_Sarabande_albums_discography
King of Saudi Arabia from 1932 to 1953
Arab–Israeli War, but Saudi Arabia's contribution was generally considered token. The Saudis deployed 800 to 1,200 troops against Israel, including volunteers
Ibn_Saud
Phenomenon of a beached whale exploding due to explosives or decomposition
Bottle Bill Centennial Tokens "Roll On, Columbia, Roll On" Meier & Frank Willamette Industries Direct Legislation League Events USS Oregon Lewis & Clark
Exploding_whale
Monument in Arlington National Cemetery built in 1914
OCLC 60550749. Cox, Karen L. (2003). "The Confederate Monument at Arlington: A Token of Reconciliation". In Mills, Cynthia; Simpson, Pamela Hemenway (eds.).
Confederate Memorial (Arlington National Cemetery)
Confederate_Memorial_(Arlington_National_Cemetery)
1961 failed landing operation of Cuba
USS Essex, plus helicopter assault carrier USS Boxer, destroyers USS Hank, USS John W. Weeks, USS Purdy, USS Wren, and submarines USS Cobbler and USS Threadfin
Bay_of_Pigs_Invasion
Index of roles in the science fiction franchise
Books. p. 179. ISBN 0-671-83088-0. I am Captain James T. Kirk, commanding U.S.S. Enterprise," Kirk replied, feeling somewhat foolish saying this to what
List of Star Trek characters (T–Z)
List_of_Star_Trek_characters_(T–Z)
subsystem performs a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) emulation of a tagged-token dataflow machine to provide the transparent dataflow semantics for the applications
Binary Modular Dataflow Machine
Binary_Modular_Dataflow_Machine
Season of television series
from being executed by hippopotamuses, receiving a fedora from him as a token of his gratitude. 145 8 "The Haberdasher" James Kim Joshua Pruett HyeonJeong
Phineas_and_Ferb_season_5
Northampton-class heavy cruiser (1931-46)
USS Augusta (CL/CA-31) was a Northampton-class cruiser of the United States Navy, notable for service as a headquarters ship during Operation Torch, Operation
USS_Augusta_(CA-31)
Mississippi River gunboat of the Americans civil war
to capture the city with only token support from the Army. On July 17, 1862, the armored CSS Arkansas encountered USS Carondelet and two other vessels
City-class_ironclad
Native American explorer (c.1788 – 1812)
Indians, as to our friendly intentions a woman with a party of men is a token of peace." Further he wrote that she "confirmed those people of our friendly
Sacagawea
United States Naval Award
USS Miami (SSN-755) 1998 – USS Barry (DDG-52) 1997 – USS George Washington (CVN-73) 1996 – USS Barry (DDG-52) 1995 – USS America (CV-66) 1994 – USS Barry (DDG-52)
Battenberg_Cup
Standard defining codes for currencies
unspecified purposes; USN for United States dollar next-day funds, and USS for funds which are immediately available for Federal Reserve transfer, withdrawal
ISO_4217
Topics referred to by the same term
Batteries, a group of artillery batteries in Gibraltar Europa (currency), a token coinage issued in 1928 Europa (wargame), a series of board wargames launched
Europa
US Navy Fletcher-class destroyer in service 1942-1970
USS Nicholas (DD/DDE-449) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, serving for a total of 27 years, including through most of World War
USS_Nicholas_(DD-449)
Luminous plasma created in an electric field
Candle, which the Portugals call Corpo Sancto, holding it a most divine token that when it appeareth the worst is past. As, thanked be God, we had better
St._Elmo's_fire
2019 video game
the game ended on 5 April 2022 shortly after Ubisoft added non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to the game. Like its predecessor Wildlands, Breakpoint is a tactical
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Tom_Clancy's_Ghost_Recon_Breakpoint
City in Florida, United States of America
Pensacola ranked fairly low on their list of priorities. So, only small token number of British military forces were ever sent to defend Pensacola. This
Pensacola,_Florida
1993 board game and videotape
pieces, 6 plastic stands, 30 Isolinear chips, 6 Federation rank tokens, 4 Bridge tokens that either say "Computer Access Denied" or "You Stunned Kavok"
Star Trek: The Next Generation Interactive VCR Board Game
Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation_Interactive_VCR_Board_Game
Major World War II battle in the Pacific Theater
sinking of the escort carrier USS Bismarck Sea, severe damage to USS Saratoga, and slight damage to the escort carrier USS Lunga Point, an LST, and a transport
Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
partner from the water while hanging upside-down from a helicopter; transfer tokens by mouth while sitting in a tank of frogs and alligators; and launch an
List of Fear Factor (American TV series) episodes
List_of_Fear_Factor_(American_TV_series)_episodes
Passenger steamboat; sank in New York City in 1904
General Slocum token in the collection at the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia
PS_General_Slocum
1973 war between Israel and Arab states
declassified U.S. documents show that the Jordanian participation was only a token to preserve King Hussein's status in the Arab world. The documents reveal
Yom_Kippur_War
Series of military engagements in 1863–1864 between Japan and Western Powers
apparent swift response to the attack on the Pembroke, the U.S. frigate USS Wyoming, under Captain McDougal, sailed into the strait and single-handedly
Shimonoseki_campaign
American author (1929–2018)
Bottle Bill Centennial Tokens "Roll On, Columbia, Roll On" Meier & Frank Willamette Industries Direct Legislation League Events USS Oregon Lewis & Clark
Ursula_K._Le_Guin
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
three-man crew— traveling in tow astern. Eventually, at 1512 the subchaser USS SC-195 came alongside and relieved the freighter of the towing chores to
USS_Agwidale
Major volcanic eruption in Skamania County, Washington
Bottle Bill Centennial Tokens "Roll On, Columbia, Roll On" Meier & Frank Willamette Industries Direct Legislation League Events USS Oregon Lewis & Clark
1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens
1980_eruption_of_Mount_St._Helens
American attack on Truk Lagoon during World War II
in response to the fighter sweep were shot down during the battle. Only token aerial resistance was encountered for the rest of the morning; almost no
Operation_Hailstone
American naval officer (1888–1957)
cruiser USS Washington and served in Mexican waters in June following the American intervention in April. His next assignment was to the gunboat USS Dolphin
Richard_E._Byrd
American writer and poet (1819–1891)
soil of my Southern soul." Melville dedicated his book to Hawthorne: "In token of my admiration for his genius, this book is inscribed to Nathaniel Hawthorne"
Herman_Melville
Military unit
combat duty. By January 1943, MAG-24 was returning to MCAS Ewa aboard the USS Mormachawk, and then assigned to the 4th Marine Base Defense Aircraft Wing
Marine_Aircraft_Group_24
Beach Wine and Food Festival, who vote for their favorite gift with a $1 token; Wally's Waffles wins. In the third challenge, teams make a dish that shows
List of The Great Food Truck Race episodes
List_of_The_Great_Food_Truck_Race_episodes
Majesty Queen Sirikit [on] the occasion of Her Majesty's 60th birthday, as a token of respect and recognition of the great interest shown by Her Majesty in
List of organisms named after famous people (born 1925–1949)
List_of_organisms_named_after_famous_people_(born_1925–1949)
Award
requested the trophy be presented annually to the command's best wing as a token of recognition and appreciation. It was first presented in 1971, with the
Omaha_Trophy
United States Army officer, explorer, and politician (1813–1890)
sailors and marines on the United States Navy frigate USS Savannah and the two sloops USS Cyane and USS Levant landed and captured Monterey with no shots
John_C._Frémont
is ceremonially folded and presented to the deceased's next of kin as a token of respect. This is a list of surviving flags that have been displayed at
Flag_of_the_United_States
American professional golfer (born 1975)
Woods's "Iconic Fist Pumps Collection" is his first digital non-fungible token (NFT) collection that launched on the DraftKings Marketplace in collaboration
Tiger_Woods
Indiana-class pre-dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
USS Oregon was the third and final member of the Indiana class of pre-dreadnought battleships built for the United States Navy in the 1890s. The three
USS_Oregon_(BB-3)
Coalition that invaded China (1900–01)
John W., ed. (14 September 2015). The Medal Yearbook 2014. Devon, UK: Token Publishing Limited. p. 166. ISBN 978-1-908828-10-1. "China War Medal 1900"
Eight-Nation_Alliance
US National Historic Landmark in St. Louis, Missouri
disputes. Civil rights activists regarded the construction of the arch as a token of racial discrimination. On July 14, 1964, during the workers' lunchtime
Gateway_Arch
American publisher (1942–2021)
shouted "Fuck this court!" and called the justices "nine assholes and one token cunt" (referring to Justice Sandra Day O'Connor). Chief Justice Warren E
Larry_Flynt
1945 WWII allied discussion of postwar reorganization
Lithuania and Belorussia attempted Polish SSR later dissolved and replaced with token Polish National Districts Polish-Lithuanian War Treaty of Versailles (1919)
Yalta_Conference
American admiral (1885–1961)
Turner would deserve the appreciation of a grateful nation. By the same token, he could not justly avoid his share of the blame for failure." Vice Admiral
Richmond_K._Turner
United States Navy official (1821–1884)
"before the mast" on the USS Warren and resigned in 1837. Hunter reentered service in 1839, was the sailing master of the USS Portsmouth, led an expedition
Benjamin_F._B._Hunter
International peacekeeping force in Lebanon from 1982 to 1984
wounded. In response, the U.S. warships USS Bowen, USS Pharris, USS Virginia, USS John Rodgers, USS Moosbrugger and USS Arthur W. Radford shelled Amal and
Multinational Force in Lebanon
Multinational_Force_in_Lebanon
1846–1847 U.S. invasion of Alta California during the Mexican–American War
California. They approved of breaking from the Mexican government, and gave only token or no resistance to the forces of Stockton and Frémont. In Southern California
Conquest_of_California
Charleston Harbor. With ram and gun, Palmetto State forced USS Mercedita to surrender, then disabled USS Keystone State, who had to be towed to safety. Chicora
CSS_Chicora
United States military prison in southeastern Cuba
military are cheating on the numbers as usual. Some detainees are taking a token amount of food as part of the traditional breaking of the fast at the end
Guantanamo_Bay_detention_camp
Second and final stage of the 1948 Palestine war
army out of the War of Independence and the military Arab coalition". A token force of 436 soldiers crossed into the northern Galilee, seized two villages
1948_Arab–Israeli_War
King of Hawaii from 1795 to 1819
you: Ka-hekili was your father, you were not Keoua's son. Here are the tokens that you are the son of Ka-hekili." King Kalākaua wrote that these rumors
Kamehameha_I
American long-distance runner (1951–1975)
Bottle Bill Centennial Tokens "Roll On, Columbia, Roll On" Meier & Frank Willamette Industries Direct Legislation League Events USS Oregon Lewis & Clark
Steve_Prefontaine
To haul down a flag to indicate surrender
national flag (or a battle ensign). The colours ... are hauled down as a token of submission." International law absolutely requires a ship of war to fly
Striking_the_colors
of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors. Macmillan. ISBN 0805073663. "Seeking Justice: A Victory in Congress". USS Indianapolis
List of wrongful convictions in the United States
List_of_wrongful_convictions_in_the_United_States
Gunboat of the United States Navy
USS Mercedita was a wooden steamer that served as a gunboat in the Union Navy during the American Civil War. Mercedita was built at Brooklyn, New York
USS_Mercedita
16th-century Spanish maritime expedition
unclear. It is known that Manuel repeatedly denied Magellan's requests for a token increase to his pay, and that in late 1515 or early 1516, Manuel granted
Magellan_expedition
American politician (1860–1925)
many Americans supported Cuban independence. After the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor, the United States declared war on Spain in April
William_Jennings_Bryan
1937–1945 conflict in East Asia
Hale. pp. 132, 174–78. ISBN 9780709041313. Stevens, Keith (March 2005). "A token operation: 204 military mission to China, 1941–1945". Asian Affairs. 36
Second_Sino-Japanese_War
boy to him along with royal tokens he gave her as gifts, to prove her boy was the son of the king. Akahi hid the tokens from her husband and later gave
History_of_Hawaii
U.S. signals intelligence organization
Electronic Key Management System Fortezza encryption based on portable crypto token in PC Card format SINCGARS tactical radio with cryptographically controlled
National_Security_Agency
Japan's naval force in the Second World War
began in December 1941. The island of Guam was seized on December 8 after token American resistance. The British Gilbert Islands were seized on December
Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II
Imperial_Japanese_Navy_in_World_War_II
United States Navy Rear admiral (1881–1976)
assigned to the armored cruiser USS Maryland until 1909. In 1910, Furlong was assigned to the protected cruiser USS Chicago, which was posted as the
William_R._Furlong
Austria; does not actually join Allies and remains independent force; sends token army in 1917. A major factor in bringing the United States into war is the
Timeline of British diplomatic history
Timeline_of_British_diplomatic_history
United States–United Kingdom border dispute
a final diplomatic settlement was reached, reducing their presence to a token force of no more than 100 men. The British camp was established on the north
Pig_War_(1859)
Desk in the Oval Office
Majesty Queen Victoria by the President and People of the United States, as a token of goodwill & friendship. This table was made from her timbers when she
Resolute_desk
2017 video game and its franchise
that can be activated in battle. Personifications of American destroyer USS Laffey (DD-459), British destroyer HMS Javelin, and German destroyer Z23
Azur_Lane
1950–1953 conflict in Korean Peninsula
refuge for non-combatants and communications with the rest of China. As a token of gratitude, between 50,000 and 70,000 Korean veterans who served in the
Korean_War
Tunnel system in Portland, US
Bottle Bill Centennial Tokens "Roll On, Columbia, Roll On" Meier & Frank Willamette Industries Direct Legislation League Events USS Oregon Lewis & Clark
Shanghai_tunnels
Island in Massachusetts, US
grave remains a popular site for visitors to Chilmark, and they often leave tokens in memory of the late comedian. Since the 1990s, Bill Clinton has spent
Martha's_Vineyard
Fictional character from Star Trek
second time he and Gowron dueled, this time finishing Gowron off. As a token of respect, Worf performed the Klingon Death Howl after Gowron's death,
Worf
riots of 1863 Photographers Richmond riots of 1863 Salt Supreme Court cases Tokens U.S. Sanitary Commission Women soldiers Related List of films and television
List of American Civil War battles
List_of_American_Civil_War_battles
1853–1867 final years of the Edo period of Japan
of gold from Japan, as foreigners rushed to exchange their silver for "token" silver Japanese coinage and again exchange these against gold, giving a
Bakumatsu
Adalbert of Bavaria, who had appointed him as his ophthalmologist, as a token of gratitude and friendship (like Brehm, the prince had a Spanish wife,
List of organisms named after famous people (born 1800–1899)
List_of_organisms_named_after_famous_people_(born_1800–1899)
American major general (1826–1885)
command his army. In the battle of Malvern Hill, he was on a gunboat, the USS Galena, which at one point was ten miles (16 km) away, down the James River
George_B._McClellan
United States Army general (1786–1866)
riots of 1863 Photographers Richmond riots of 1863 Salt Supreme Court cases Tokens U.S. Sanitary Commission Women soldiers Related List of films and television
Winfield_Scott
WWII German fortifications in Normandy, France
Maisy battery. By the time of the invasion, Pointe du Hoc was manned by a token force of troops, and the artillery pieces had been moved to other sites
Maisy_battery
American reality television series episodes
house; an 1862 three-cent George Washington postage stamp encased in a token; a 1980 10th anniversary edition Datsun 280ZX; a copy of the final draft
List_of_Pawn_Stars_episodes
Theater of World War II
Middle East, North Africa, and elsewhere, were unable to provide more than token resistance. Two major British warships, the battlecruiser HMS Repulse and
Pacific_War
American politician (1801–1872)
what wording they used to describe their policies. In November 1861, the USS San Jacinto, commanded by Captain Charles Wilkes, intercepted the British
William_H._Seward
USS TOKEN
USS TOKEN
Male
Egyptian
, a son of Rameses II.
Girl/Female
British, English
Happy
Female
Egyptian
, Turn of Heaven, Conductor of the Gods.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Saffron
Boy/Male
English American French
Form of Rufus: Red-haired.
Boy/Male
Australian, Latin
Worthy of Respect
Male
English
Short form of English Russell, RUSS means "little red one."
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, French, German, Swedish
Bear
Male
Norse
Old Norse legend name of a dwarf who almost married Thor's daughter Thrud, ALVÃSS means "all wise."
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
Indian, Japanese, Sanskrit
Dawn
Boy/Male
Egyptian
Smoke.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Sun Rays
Male
German
German form of Roman Latin Ursus, URS means "bear."
Male
Egyptian
, a king of Egypt; Khufu.
Boy/Male
Biblical
An ass.
Male
German
German form of Latin Bartolomaeus, BARTOLOMÄUS means "son of Talmai."
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
Hindu, Indian
Voice; Use
Boy/Male
Australian, Italian
Intelligent
USS TOKEN
USS TOKEN
Boy/Male
Tamil
Niladri | நிலாதà¯à®°à¯€Â
The nilgiris, Blue mountain
Boy/Male
English Norse Scandinavian
Lord.
Female
Native American
Native American Miwok name KALISKA means "coyote chasing deer."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Stronger
Girl/Female
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Three Eyed; Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Assamese, Hindu, Indian
Light
Boy/Male
Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Muslim, Telugu
Guardian Angel
Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
Tamil
White, One who is as pure as the white colour
Girl/Female
Australian, German, Jamaican
Dearest
USS TOKEN
USS TOKEN
USS TOKEN
USS TOKEN
USS TOKEN
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.
Continued or repeated practice; customary employment; usage; custom; manner; habit.
n.
One who uses, or sustains the use of, the veto.
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.
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.
The premium paid for the possession and employment of borrowed money; interest; usury.
v. t.
Occasion or need to employ; necessity; as, to have no further use for a book.
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. 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.
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.
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.
To practice customarily; to make a practice of; as, to use diligence in business.
n.
A state of confusion or disorder; -- prob. variant of mess, but influenced by muss, a scramble.
v. t.
To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat; as, to use a beast cruelly.
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. i.
To be accustomed to go; to frequent; to inhabit; to dwell; -- sometimes followed by of.