1. (Typography) A rectangular iron frame in which pages or columns of type are imposed.
2. A groove, or channel, as in the face of a wall; a trench, as for the reception of drain tile.
3. A kind of joint by which an overlap joint is changed to a flush joint, by means of a gradually deepening rabbet.
4. The part of a cannon in front of the swell of the muzzle.
ETYM French persécution, Latin persecutio.
The act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion).
The continuance of something begun with a view to its completion; SYN. prosecution.
ETYM French poursuite, from poursuivre. Related to Pursue.
1. The act of pursuing.
2. An activity that one engages in as a vocation, profession, or avocation; occupation.
3. The act of pursuing; SYN. chase, following.
1. A clue that something has been present; SYN. vestige, shadow.
2. A just detectable amount; SYN. hint, suggestion.
3. Either of two lines that connect a horse's harness to a wagon or other vehicle or to a whiffletree.
4. el. A conducting path on a printed circuit board.
1. Something drawn by tracing; SYN. trace.
2. The act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline.