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Rubied
imp. & p. p.
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Rubying
p. pr. & vb. n.
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Ruby
v. t.
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To make red; to redden.
Rubytail
n.
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A European gold wasp (Chrysis ignita) which has the under side of the abdomen bright red, and the other parts deep bluish green with a metallic luster. The larva is parasitic in the nests of other wasps and of bees.
Ruby-tailed
a.
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Having the tail, or lower part of the body, bright red.
Rubythroat
n.
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Any one of numerous species of humming birds belonging to Trochilus, Calypte, Stellula, and allies, in which the male has on the throat a brilliant patch of red feathers having metallic reflections; esp., the common humming bird of the Eastern United States (Trochilus colubris).
Rubywood
n.
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red sandalwood. See under Sandalwood.
Rucervine
a.
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Of, like, or pertaining to, a deer of the genus Rucervus, which includes the swamp deer of India.
Ruche
n.
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A plaited, quilled, or goffered strip of lace, net, ribbon, or other material, -- used in place of collars or cuffs, and as a trimming for women's dresses and bonnets.
Ruche
n.
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A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn.
Ruching
n.
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A ruche, or ruches collectively.
Ruck
n.
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A roc.
Rucked
imp. & p. p.
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Rucking
p. pr. & vb. n.
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of Ruck
Ruck
v. t. & i.
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To draw into wrinkles or unsightly folds; to crease; as, to ruck up a carpet.
Ruck
v. t.
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A wrinkle or crease in a piece of cloth, or in needlework.
Ruck
v. i.
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To cower; to huddle together; to squat; to sit, as a hen on eggs.
Ruck
n.
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A heap; a rick.
Ruck
n.
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The common sort, whether persons or things; as, the ruck in a horse race.
Ructation
n.
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The act of belching wind.
Ruction
n.
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An uproar; a quarrel; a noisy outbreak.
Rud
n.
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Redness; blush.
Rud
n.
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Ruddle; red ocher.
Rud
n.
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The rudd.
Rud
v. t.
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To make red.
Rudd
n.
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A fresh-water European fish of the Carp family (Leuciscus erythrophthalmus). It is about the size and shape of the roach, but it has the dorsal fin farther back, a stouter body, and red irises. Called also redeye, roud, finscale, and shallow. A blue variety is called azurine, or blue roach.
Rudder
n.
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A riddle or sieve.
Rudder
n.
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The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment.
Rudder
n.
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Fig.: That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.
Rudderhead
n.
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The upper end of the rudderpost, to which the tiller is attached.