Webster's Unabridged Dictionary - Letter G - Page 16
Geodetic (a.) Alt. of Geodetical
Geodetical (a.) Of or pertaining to geodesy; obtained or determined by the operations of geodesy; engaged in geodesy; geodesic; as, geodetic surveying; geodetic observers.
Geodetic line or Geodetic curve, The shortest line that can be drawn between two points on the elipsoidal surface of the earth; a curve drawn on any given surface so that the osculating plane of the curve at every point shall contain the normal to the surface; the minimum line that can be drawn on any surface between any two points.
Geodetic (a.) Of or relating to or determined by geodesy [syn: geodetic, geodesic, geodesical].
Geodetically (adv.) In a geodetic manner; according to geodesy.
Geodetics (n.) Same as Geodesy.
Geodiferous (a.) (Min.) Producing geodes; containing geodes.
Geoduck (n.) (Zool.) A gigantic clam ({Glycimeris generosa) of the Pacific coast of North America, highly valued as an article of food.
Geoduck (n.) 1: A large edible clam found burrowing deeply in sandy mud along the Pacific coast of North America; weighs up to six pounds; has siphons that can extend to several feet and cannot be withdrawn into the shell.
Geognosis (n.) Knowledge of the earth. [R.] -- G. Eliot.
Geognost (n.) One versed in geognosy; a geologist. [R.] Geognostic
Geognostic (a.) Alt. of Geognostical
Geognostical (a.) Of or pertaining to geognosy, or to a knowledge of the structure of the earth; geological. [R.]
Geognosy (n.) That part of geology which treats of the materials of the earth's structure, and its general exterior and interior constitution. Geogonic
Geogonic (a.) Alt. of Geogonical
Geogonical (a.) Of or pertaining to geogony, or to the formation of the earth.
Geogony (n.) The branch of science which treats of the formation of the earth.
Geographer (n.) 地理學者 One versed in geography. Geographic
Geographer (n.) An expert on geography
Geographer (n.) A chap who can tell you offhand the difference between the outside of the world and the inside.
Habeam, geographer of wide reknown, Native of Abu-Keber's ancient town, In passing thence along the river Zam To the adjacent village of Xelam, Bewildered by the multitude of roads, Got lost, lived long on migratory toads, Then from exposure miserably died, And grateful travelers bewailed their guide. Henry Haukhorn
Geographer (n.) [ C ] 地理學家 A person who studies geography.
Geographic (a.) Alt. of Geographical
Geographical (a.) 地理學的；地理的 Of or pertaining to geography.
Geographical distribution. See under Distribution.
Geographic latitude (Of a place), The angle included between a line perpendicular or normal to the level surface of water at rest at the place, and the plane of the equator; differing slightly from the geocentric latitude by reason of the difference between the earth's figure and a true sphere.
Geographical mile. See under Mile.
Geographical variation, Any variation of a species which is dependent on climate or other geographical conditions.
Geographical (a.) Of or relating to the science of geography [syn: geographic, geographical].
Geographical (a.) Determined by geography; "the north and south geographic poles" [syn: geographic, geographical] [ant: magnetic].
Geographically (adv.) 地理學上；在地理上，地理方面 In a geographical manner or method; according to geography.
Geographically (adv.) With respect to geography; "they are geographically closer to the center of town".
Geographies (n. pl. ) of Geography
Geography (n.) 地理學 [U]；地形；地勢 [the S] [（+of）]；地理書，地誌 [C] The science which treats of the world and its inhabitants; a description of the earth, or a portion of the earth, including its structure, features, products, political divisions, and the people by whom it is inhabited. It also includes the responses and adaptations of people to topography, climate, soil and vegetation.
Geography (n.) A treatise on this science.
Astronomical, or Mathematical, Geography treats of the earth as a planet, of its shape, its size, its lines of latitude and longitude, its zones, and the phenomena due to to the earth's diurnal and annual motions.
Physical geography, Treats of the conformation of the earth's surface, of the distribution of land and water, of minerals, plants, animals, etc., and applies the principles of physics to the explanation of the diversities of climate, productions, etc.
Political geography, Treats of the different countries into which earth is divided with regard to political and social and institutions and conditions.
Geography (n.) Study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation [syn: geography, geographics].
Geolatry (n.) [U] 地理學 The worship of the earth. -- G. W. Cox. The Geological Series.
Note: The science of geology, as treating of the history of the globe, involves a description of the different strata which compose its crust, their order of succession, characteristic forms of animal and vegetable life, etc. The principal subdivisions of geological time, and the most important strata, with their relative positions, are indicated in the following diagram. Geologer
Geolatry (n.) (Rare) Worship of the earth. In later use also: intense or excessive regard for the earth.
Geolocate (v.) [With object] Identify the geographical location of (a person or device) by means of digital information processed via the Internet.
‘The agent can geolocate the driver using GPS.’
Geolocated (v.) Simple past tense and past participle of geolocate; located using geolocation.
Geolocation (n.) 地理位置定位；網際網路定位技術（確定某人使用網際網路的位置的技術） Technology that shows the place where you are when using the internet or a mobile phone.
Geologer (n.) Alt. of Geologian
Geologian (n.) A geologist. Geologic
Geologic (a.) Alt. of Geological
Geological (a.) Of or pertaining to geology, or the science of the earth.
Geological (a.) Of or relating to or based on geology; "geological formations"; "geologic forces" [syn: geological, geologic].
Geologically (adv.) In a geological manner.
Geologically (adv.) With respect to geology; "geologically speaking, this area is extremely interesting".
Geologist (n.) One versed in the science of geology.
Geologist (n.) A specialist in geology.
Geologized (imp. & p. p.) of Geologize
Geologizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Geologize
Geologize (v. i.) To study geology or make geological investigations in the field; to discourse as a geologist.
During midsummer geologized a little in Shropshire. -- Darwin.
Geologies (n. pl. ) of Geology
Geology (n.) The science which treats:
Geology (n.) Of the structure and mineral constitution of the globe; structural geology.
Geology (n.) Of its history as regards rocks, minerals, rivers, valleys, mountains, climates, life, etc.; historical geology.
Geology (n.) Of the causes and methods by which its structure, features, changes, and conditions have been produced; dynamical geology. See Chart of The Geological Series.
Geology (n.) A treatise on the science.
Geology (n.) A science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks.
Geology (n.) The science of the earth's crust -- to which, doubtless, will be added that of its interior whenever a man shall come up garrulous out of a well. The geological formations of the globe already noted are catalogued thus: The Primary, or lower one, consists of rocks, bones or mired mules, gas-pipes, miners' tools, antique statues minus the nose, Spanish doubloons and ancestors. The Secondary is largely made up of red worms and moles. The Tertiary comprises railway tracks, patent pavements, grass, snakes, mouldy boots, beer bottles, tomato cans, intoxicated citizens, garbage, anarchists, snap-dogs and fools.
Geomalism (n.) The tendency of an organism to respond, during its growth, to the force of gravitation.
Geomancer (n.) One who practices, or is versed in, geomancy.
Geomancy (n.) A kind of divination by means of figures or lines, formed by little dots or points, originally on the earth, and latterly on paper.
Geomantic (a.) Alt. of Geomantical
Geomantical (a.) Pertaining or belonging to geomancy.
Geometer (n.) One skilled in geometry; a geometrician; a mathematician.
Geometer (n.) Any species of geometrid moth; a geometrid.
Geometral (a.) Pertaining to geometry.
Geometric (a.) Alt. of Geometrical
Geometrical (a.) Pertaining to, or according to the rules or principles of, geometry; determined by geometry; as, a geometrical solution of a problem.
Geometrically (adv.) According to the rules or laws of geometry.
Geometrician (n.) One skilled in geometry; a geometer; a mathematician.
Geometrid (a.) Pertaining or belonging to the Geometridae.
Geometrid (n.) One of numerous genera and species of moths, of the family Geometridae; -- so called because their larvae (called loopers, measuring worms, spanworms, and inchworms) creep in a looping manner, as if measuring. Many of the species are injurious to agriculture, as the cankerworms.
Geometrized (imp. & p. p.) of Geometrize
Geometrizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Geometrize
Geometrize (v. i.) To investigate or apprehend geometrical quantities or laws; to make geometrical constructions; to proceed in accordance with the principles of geometry.
Geometries (n. pl. ) of Geometry
Geometry (n.) That branch of mathematics which investigates the relations, properties, and measurement of solids, surfaces, lines, and angles; the science which treats of the properties and relations of magnitudes; the science of the relations of space.
Geometry (n.) A treatise on this science.
Geophagism (n.) The act or habit of eating earth. See Dirt eating, under Dirt.
Geophagist (n.) One who eats earth, as dirt, clay, chalk, etc.
Geophagous (a.) Earth-eating.
Geophila (n. pl.) The division of Mollusca which includes the land snails and slugs.
Geopolitical (a.) (Alt. of Geopolitic) 地緣政治學的 Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Geopolitics (n.) （用作單）地緣政治學 The study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state. Geoponic
Geoponic (a.) Alt. of Geoponical
Geoponical (a.) Pertaining to tillage of the earth, or agriculture.
Geoponics (n.) The art or science of cultivating the earth; agriculture.
Georama (n.) A hollow globe on the inner surface of which a map of the world is depicted, to be examined by one standing inside.
Geordie (n.) A name given by miners to George Stephenson's safety lamp.
George (n.) A figure of St. George (the patron saint of England) on horseback, appended to the collar of the Order of the Garter. See Garter.
George (n.) A kind of brown loaf.
George noble () A gold noble of the time of Henry VIII. See Noble, n.
Georgian (a.) Of or pertaining to Georgia, in Asia, or to Georgia, one of the United States.
Georgian (a.) Of or relating to the reigns of the four Georges, kings of Great Britan; as, the Georgian era.
Georgian (n.) A native of, or dweller in, Georgia.
Georgic (a.) A rural poem; a poetical composition on husbandry, containing rules for cultivating lands, etc.; as, the Georgics of Virgil.
Georgic (a.) Alt. of Georgical
Georgical (a.) Relating to agriculture and rural affairs.
Georgium Sidus () The planet Uranus, so named by its discoverer, Sir W. Herschel.
Geoscopy (n.) Knowledge of the earth, ground, or soil, obtained by inspection.
Geoselenic (a.) Pertaining to the earth and moon; belonging to the joint action or mutual relations of the earth and moon; as, geoselenic phenomena.
Geostatic (a.) Relating to the pressure exerted by earth or similar substance.
Geosynclinal (n.) the downward bend or subsidence of the earth's crust, which allows of the gradual accumulation of sediment, and hence forms the first step in the making of a mountain range; -- opposed to geanticlinal.
Geothermal (a.) 地熱的 Of or relating to the heat in the interior of the earth [syn: geothermal, geothermic].
Geothermometer (n.) A thermometer specially constructed for measuring temperetures at a depth below the surface of the ground.
Geotic (a.) Belonging to earth; terrestrial.
Geotropic (a.) Relating to, or showing, geotropism.
Geotropism (n.) A disposition to turn or incline towards the earth; the influence of gravity in determining the direction of growth of an organ.
Gephyrea (n. pl.) An order of marine Annelida, in which the body is imperfectly, or not at all, annulated externally, and is mostly without setae.
Gephyrean (a.) Belonging to the Gephyrea. -- n. One of the Gerphyrea.
Gephyreoid (a. & n.) Gephyrean.
Gepound (n.) See Gipoun.
Gerah (n.) A small coin and weight; 1-20th of a shekel.
Geraniaceous (a.) Of or pertaining to a natural order of pants (Geraniaceae) which includes the genera Geranium, Pelargonium, and many others.
Geraniine (n.) Alt. of Geranine
Geranine (n.) A valuable astringent obtained from the root of the Geranium maculatum or crane's-bill.
Geranine (n.) A liquid terpene, obtained from the crane's-bill (Geranium maculatum), and having a peculiar mulberry odor.
Geranium (n.) A genus of plants having a beaklike tours or receptacle, around which the seed capsules are arranged, and membranous projections, or stipules, at the joints. Most of the species have showy flowers and a pungent odor. Called sometimes crane's-bill.
Geranium (n.) A cultivated pelargonium.
Gerant (n.) The manager or acting partner of a company, joint-stock association, etc.
Gerbe (n.) A kind of ornamental firework.
Gerbil (n.) Alt. of Gerbille
Gerbille (n.) One of several species of small, jumping, murine rodents, of the genus Gerbillus. In their leaping powers they resemble the jerboa. They inhabit Africa, India, and Southern Europe.
Gerboa (n.) The jerboa.
Gere (n.) Gear.
Gerent (a.) Bearing; carrying.
Gerfalcon (n.) See Gyrfalcon.