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121Link — (l[i^][ng]k), n. [See {Linch}.] 1. A hill or ridge, as a sand hill, or a wooded or turfy bank between cultivated fields, etc. [Scot. & Prov. Eng.] [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. A winding of a river; also, the ground along such a winding; a meander;… …
122Meander — Me*an der, n. [L. Maeander, orig., a river in Phrygia, proverbial for its many windings, Gr. ?: cf. F. m[ e]andre.] 1. A winding, crooked, or involved course; as, the meanders of the veins and arteries. Sir M. Hale. [1913 Webster] While lingering …
123Tortuose — Tor tu*ose , a. [See Tortuous.] Wreathed; twisted; winding. Loudon [1913 Webster] …
124Tortuoslty — Tor tu*os l*ty, n. [L. tortuositas: cf. F. tortuosite.] the quality or state of being tortuous. [1913 Webster] …
125Twistical — Twist ic*al, a. Crooked; tortuous; hence, perverse; unfair; dishonest. [Slang, U. S.] Bartlett. [1913 Webster] …
126Waterspout — Wa ter*spout , n. A remarkable meteorological phenomenon, of the nature of a tornado or whirlwind, usually observed over the sea, but sometimes over the land. [1913 Webster] Note: Tall columns, apparently of cloud, and reaching from the sea to… …
127Wreath — (?; 277), n.; pl. {Wreaths}. [OE. wrethe, AS. wr[=ae][eth] a twisted band, fr. wr[=i][eth]an to twist. See {Writhe}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers. A wrethe of gold.… …
128Wreaths — Wreath Wreath (?; 277), n.; pl. {Wreaths}. [OE. wrethe, AS. wr[=ae][eth] a twisted band, fr. wr[=i][eth]an to twist. See {Writhe}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers. A wrethe… …
