Dictionary
An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Screw'er, n. p. 1185One who, or that which, screws.Screw'ing-ma-chĭne', n. p. 1185A machine-tool for cutting screws.Screw'-jăck, n. p. 1185A contrivance for raising great weights through short lifts by means of a screw, or more usually, a powerful combination of toothed wheels, working in a suitable stock or frame, and moved by a winch…Screw'-kēy, n. p. 1185A lever for turning the screw of a press; also, a part of a lathe.Screw'-piles, n. pl. p. 1185Piles used to support light-houses, &c., forced into the ground and held firmly there by a peculiar kind of screw at the lower extremity.Screw'-pine, n. p. 1185(Bot.) A tree or bush having long, lanceolate leaves, like those of the pine-apple, arranged spirally about the trunk, whence the name. It grows in loose, sandy, or marshy places, and often shoots…Screw'-plate, n. p. 1185A thin plate of steel, having a series of holes with internal screws, to be used in forming external screws.Screw'-press, n. p. 1185(Mach.) A press in which the force is applied by means of a screw, in distinction fromScrew'-pro-pĕl'ler, n. p. 1185A steam-vessel propelled by a screw; also the screw, or spiral-bladed wheel, used in the propulsion of steam-vessels.Screw'-shell, n. p. 1185(Conch.) The spiral shell of a mollusk of the genus Turbo; wreath-shell.Screw'-steam'er, n. p. 1185A steamer propelled by a screw.Screw'-tāp, n. p. 1185An external screw, usually made somewhat tapering, used in forming internal screws.Screw'-tree, n. p. 1185(Bot.) A plant of the genus Helicteres, of several species, natives of warm climates. They are evergreen, shrubby plants, with purple, brown, or yellow flowers, and capsules intorted, or twisted…Screw'-vălve, n. p. 1185A stop-cock furnished with a puppet-valve moved by a screw, instead of a spigot.Screw'-wrench, n. p. 1185A wrench or lever used for turning screws.Scrib'a-ble, a. p. 1185Capable of being written, or of being written upon. [Obs.]Scrī-bā'cioŭs, a. p. 1185Skillful in, or fond of, writing. Barrow.Scrĭb'bet, n. p. 1185A painter's pencil. Simmonds.Scrĭb'ble, v. t. p. 1185To write with haste, or without care or regard to correctness or elegance; as, to scribble a letter or pamphlet. 2. To fill or cover with artless or worthless writing. 3. (Woolen Manuf.) To card…Scrĭb'ble, v. i. p. 1185To write without care, elegance, or value; to scrawl. “If Mævius scribble in Apollo’s spite.” Pope.Scrib'ble, n. p. 1185Hasty or careless writing; a writing of little value; as, a hasty scribble. Boyle.Scrib'ble-ment, n. p. 1185Hasty or careless writing. [Rare.] Foster.Scrib'bler, n. p. 1185One who scribbles; a petty author; a writer of no reputation. The scribbler, pinched with hunger, writes to dine. Granville. 2. See SCRIBBLING-MACHINE.Scrib'bling, n. p. 1185The act of scribbling, or writing hastily. 2. (Woolen Manuf.) The first coarse carding of wool preliminary to the final carding.Scrib'bling-ly, adv. p. 1185In a scribbling way.Scrib'bling-ma-chîne', n. p. 1185The machine used for the first carding of wool;—called also scribbler.Scribe, n. p. 1185One who writes; a writer; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary, or copyist. 2. (Jewish & Sacred Hist.) A writer and a doctor of the law; a man of learning; one…Scribe, v. t. p. 1185To write, engrave, or mark upon; to inscribe. [Obs.] Spenser. 2. (Carp.) (a.) To mark or fit by a rule or compasses; to fit, as one edge of a board, &c., to another edge, or to a surface. (b.) To…Scrib'er, n. p. 1185A sharp-pointed tool, used by joiners for drawing lines on stuff; a marking awl.Scrib'ing-ī'ron, n. p. 1185An iron-pointed instrument for marking casks and logs. Simmonds.Scrib'ism, n. p. 1185The character and opinions of a scribe, especially of a Jewish scribe in the time of Christ. F. W. Robertson.Ser'id, n. p. 1185A shred; a fragment; a screed. [Rare.]Serig'gle, v. i. p. 1185To twist around; to writhe; to wriggle. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.Scri'mer, n. p. 1185A fencing master. [Obs.] Shak.Serim'mage, n. p. 1185Formerly a skirmish; now, a general row or fight. [Prov. Eng.] Lord Berners employs the expression “sore scrummisse” to designate a severe combat.Scrimp, v. t. p. 1185To make too small or short; to limit or straiten; to scant; to contract; to shorten; as, to scrimp the pattern of a coat. [Prov. Eng. Local U. S.]Scrimp, a. p. 1185Short; scanty. [Local U. S.]Scrimp, n. p. 1185A pinching miser; a niggard; a close-fisted person. [Local U. S.]Scrimp'ing-ly, adv. p. 1185In a scrimping or scanty manner.Scrimp'ness, n. p. 1185The state of being scrimp; scantiness.Scrĭmp'tion, n. p. 1185A small pittance; a little bit. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.Scrīne, n. p. 1185A chest, book-case, or other place where writings or curiosities are deposited; a shrine. [Obs.] “But laid them up in his immortal scrine.” Spenser.Scrĭnġe, v. i. p. 1185To cringe. [Prov. Eng. Local U. S.]Scrĭp, n. p. 1185A small bag; a wallet; a sachel. “And in requital ope his leathern scrip.” Milton.Scrĭp, n. p. 1185A small writing, certificate, or schedule; a piece of paper containing a writing. Bills of exchange can not pay our debts abroad, till scrips of paper can be made current coin. Locke. 2. A…Scrip company p. 1185a company having shares which pass by delivery, without the formalities of register or transfer.Scrip'page, n. p. 1185That which is contained in a scrip. [Obs.] Shak.Script, n. p. 1185A scrip. [Obs.] Chaucer. 2. (Print.) A kind of type made in imitation of handwriting. ☞ This line is printed in Script. 3. (Law.) An original instrument or document. Bouvier.Scrip'to-ry, a. p. 1185Expressed in writing; not verbal. [Rare.]Script'ür-al, a. p. 1185Contained in the Scriptures; according to the Scriptures or sacred oracles; as, a scriptural doctrine.Script'ür-al-ism, n. p. 1185The state or quality of being scriptural; literal adherence to the Scriptures.Script'ür-al-ist, n. p. 1185One who adheres literally to the Scriptures, and makes them the foundation of all knowledge.Script'ür-al-ly, adv. p. 1185In a scriptural manner.Script'ür-al-ness, n. p. 1185The state or quality of being scriptural.Script'ure, n. p. 1185[Lat. scriptura, from scribere, scriptum, to write; O. Fr. escripture, escriture, N. Fr. écriture, Pr. escriptura, scriptura, Sp. & Pg. escritura, It. scrittura. 1. Any thing written; a writing; a…Scrip-tū'ri-an, n. p. 1186A Scripturist. [Obs.]Script'ūr-ist, n. p. 1186One strongly attached to, or versed in, the Scriptures, or who regulates his life by them. The Puritan was a Scripturist,—a Scripturist with all his heart, if as yet with imperfect intelligence . . .…Scrī'tch, n. p. 1186A screech; shriek; shrill cry. [Rare.] Perhaps it is the owlet's scritch. Coleridge.Scrīve'ner, n. p. 1186A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or other writings. “The writer better scrivener than clerk.” Fuller. 2. One whose business is to place money at interest. Dryden. 3. A…Scro-bīc'ā-late or Scro-bīc'ā-lā'ted, a. p. 1186(Bot.) Having numerous small, shallow depressions or hollows; pitted.