Webster's Unabridged Dictionary - Letter O - Page 35
Ovaria (n. pl. ) of Ovarium.
Ovariums (n. pl. ) of Ovarium.
Ovarium (n.) [NL.] An ovary. See Ovary.
Ovaries (n. pl. ) of Ovary.
Ovary (n.) (Bot.) [C]【植】子房 That part of the pistil which contains the seed, and in most flowering plants develops into the fruit. See Illust. of Flower.
Ovary (n.) (Zool. & Anat.) [C] 卵巢 The essential female reproductive organ in which the ova are produced. See Illust. of Discophora.
Ovary (n.) The organ that bears the ovules of a flower.
Ovary (n.) (Vertebrates) One of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone.
Ovate (a.) 卵形的；卵圓形的 Shaped like an egg, with the lower extremity broadest.
Ovate (a.) (Bot.) Having the shape of an egg, or of the longitudinal sectior of an egg, with the broader end basal. -- Gray.
Ovate (a.) Of a leaf shape; egg-shaped with the broader end at the base.
Ovate (a.) Rounded like an egg [syn: egg-shaped, elliptic, elliptical, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate].
Ovate-acuminate (a.) Having an ovate form, but narrowed at the end into a slender point.
Ovate-cylindraceous (a.) Having a form intermediate between ovate and cylindraceous.
Ovated (a.) Ovate.
Ovate-lanceolate (a.) Having a form intermediate between ovate and lanceolate.
Ovate-oblong (a.) Oblong. with one end narrower than the other; ovato-oblong.
Ovate-rotundate (a.) Having a form intermediate between that of an egg and a sphere; roundly ovate.
Ovate-subulate (a.) Having an ovate form, but with a subulate tip or extremity.
Ovation (n.) (Rom. Antiq.) A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves.
Ovation (n.) Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite.
To rain an April of ovation round Their statues. -- Tennyson.
Ovation (n.) 熱烈歡迎（或鼓掌）[C] Especially: A prolonged applause for a person of group after a speech or performance.
Standing ovation, () A prolonged applause during which the audience stands as a sign of special appreciation or admiration.
Ovation (n.) Enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) [syn: ovation, standing ovation].
Ovation, (n.) n ancient Rome, a definite, formal pageant in honor of one who had been disserviceable to the enemies of the nation. A lesser "triumph." In modern English the word is improperly used to signify any loose and spontaneous expression of popular homage to the hero of the hour and place.
"I had an ovation!" the actor man said, But I thought it uncommonly queer, That people and critics by him had been led By the ear.
The Latin lexicon makes his absurd Assertion as plain as a peg; In "ovum" we find the true root of the word. It means egg. Dudley Spink
Ovato-acuminate (a.) Same as Ovate-acuminate.
Ovato-cylindraceous (a.) Same as Ovate-cylindraceous.
Ovato-oblong (a.) Same as Ovate-oblong.
Ovato-rotundate (a.) Same as Ovate-rotundate.
Oven (n.) [C] 爐，灶；烤箱 A place arched over with brick or stonework, and used for baking, heating, or drying; hence, any structure, whether fixed or portable, which may be heated for baking, drying, etc.; esp., now, a chamber in a stove, used for baking or roasting.
Compare: Appliance
Appliance (n.) 器具，用具；裝置，設備；【罕】使用，應用 [the S] [（+of）] The act of applying; application.
Appliance (n.) Subservience; compliance. [Obs.] -- Shak.
Appliance (n.) A thing applied or used as a means to an end; an apparatus or device; as, to use various appliances; a mechanical appliance; a machine with its appliances.
Appliance (n.) Specifically: An apparatus or device, usually powered electrically, used in homes to perform domestic functions. An appliance is often categorized as a major appliance or a minor appliance by its cost. Common major appliances are the refrigerator, washing machine, clothes drier, oven, and dishwasher. Some minor appliances are a toaster, vacuum cleaner or microwave oven.
Oven (n.) Kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
Oven, () Heb. tannur, (Hos. 7:4). In towns there appear to have been public ovens. There was a street in Jerusalem (Jer. 37:21) called "bakers' street" (the only case in which the name of a street in Jerusalem is preserved). The words "tower of the furnaces" (Neh. 3:11; 12:38) is more properly "tower of the ovens" (Heb. tannurim). These resemble the ovens in use among ourselves.
There were other private ovens of different kinds. Some were like large jars made of earthenware or copper, which were heated inside with wood (1 Kings 17:12; Isa. 44:15; Jer. 7:18) or grass (Matt. 6:30), and when the fire had burned out, small pieces of dough were placed inside or spread in thin layers on the outside, and were thus baked. (See Furnace.)
Pits were also formed for the same purposes, and lined with cement. These were used after the same manner.
Heated stones, or sand heated by a fire heaped over it, and also flat irons pans, all served as ovens for the preparation of bread. (See Gen. 18:6; 1 Kings 19:6.)
Ovenbird (n.) (Zool.) Any species of the genus Furnarius, allied to the creepers. They inhabit South America and the West Indies, and construct curious oven-shaped nests.
Ovenbird (n.) (Zool.) In the United States, Seiurus aurocapillus; -- called also golden-crowned thrush.
Ovenbird (n.) (Zool.) In England, sometimes applied to the willow warbler, and to the long-tailed titmouse.
Ovenbird (n.) American warbler; builds a dome-shaped nest on the ground [syn: ovenbird, Seiurus aurocapillus].
Ovenbird (n.) Small brownish South American birds that build oven-shaped clay nests.
Over (a.) Upper; covering; higher; superior; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overshoes, overcoat, over-garment, overlord.
Over (a.) Excessive; too much or too great; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overwork, overhaste, overreaction.
Over (adv.) Excessively; too much or too greatly; -- chiefly used in composition; as, overwork, overhasty, overeager, overanxious, overreact, overcook.
Over (n.) (Cricket) A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind one wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behind the other wicket as many times, the fielders changing places.
Over (adv.) From one side to another; from side to side; across; crosswise; as, a board, or a tree, a foot over, i. e., a foot in diameter.
Over (adv.) From one person or place to another regarded as on the opposite side of a space or barrier; -- used with verbs of motion; as, to sail over to England; to hand over the money; to go over to the enemy. "We will pass over to Gibeah." -- Judges xix. 12. Also, with verbs of being: At, or on, the opposite side; as, the boat is over.
Over (adv.) From beginning to end; throughout the course, extent, or expanse of anything; as, to look over accounts, or a stock of goods; a dress covered over with jewels.
Over (adv.) From inside to outside, above or across the brim.
Good measure, pressed down . . . and running over. -- Luke vi. 38.
Over (adv.) Beyond a limit; hence, in excessive degree or quantity; superfluously; with repetition; as, to do the whole work over. "So over violent." -- Dryden.
He that gathered much had nothing over. -- Ex. xvi. 18.
Over (adv.) In a manner to bring the under side to or towards the top; as, to turn (one's self) over; to roll a stone over; to turn over the leaves; to tip over a cart.
Over (adv.) Completed; at an end; beyond the limit of continuance; finished; as, when will the play be over?. "Their distress was over." -- Macaulay. "The feast was over." -- Sir W. Scott.
Note: Over, out, off, and similar adverbs, are often used in the predicate with the sense and force of adjectives, agreeing in this respect with the adverbs of place, here, there, everywhere, nowhere; as, the games were over; the play is over; the master was out; his hat is off.
Note: Over is much used in composition, with the same significations that it has as a separate word; as in overcast, overflow, to cast or flow so as to spread over or cover; overhang, to hang above; overturn, to turn so as to bring the underside towards the top; overact, overreach, to act or reach beyond, implying excess or superiority.
All over. (a) Over the whole; upon all parts; completely; as, he is spatterd with mud all over.
All over. (b) Wholly over; at an end; as, it is all over with him.
Over again, Once more; with repetition; afresh; anew. -- Dryden.
Over against, Opposite; in front. -- Addison.
Over and above, In a manner, or degree, beyond what is supposed, defined, or usual; besides; in addition; as, not over and above well. "He . . . gained, over and above, the good will of all people." -- L' Estrange.
Over and over, Repeatedly; again and again.
To boil over. See under Boil, v. i.
To come it over, To do over, To give over, etc. See under Come, Do, Give, etc.
To throw over, To abandon; to betray. Cf. To throw overboard, under Overboard.
Over (prep.) Above, or higher than, in place or position, with the idea of covering; -- opposed to under; as, clouds are over our heads; the smoke rises over the city.
The mercy seat that is over the testimony. -- Ex. xxx. 6.
Over them gleamed far off the crimson banners of morning. -- Longfellow.
Over (prep.) Across; from side to side of; -- implying a passing or moving, either above the substance or thing, or on the surface of it; as, a dog leaps over a stream or a table.
Certain lakes . . . poison birds which fly over them. -- Bacon.
Over (prep.) Upon the surface of, or the whole surface of; hither and thither upon; throughout the whole extent of; as, to wander over the earth; to walk over a field, or over a city.
Over (prep.) Above; --
implying superiority in excellence, dignity, condition, or value; as, the
advantages which the Christian world has over the heathen. --
Swift.
Over (prep.) Above in authority or station; -- implying
government, direction, care, attention, guard, responsibility, etc.; --
opposed to under.
Thou shalt be over my house. -- Gen. xli. 40.
I will make thee rules over many things. -- Matt. xxv. 23.
Dost thou not watch over my sin ? -- Job xiv. 16.
His tender mercies are over all his works. -- Ps. cxlv. 9.
Over (prep.) Across or during the time of; from beginning to end of; as, to keep anything over night; to keep corn over winter.
Over (prep.) Above the perpendicular height or length of, with an idea of measurement; as, the water, or the depth of water, was over his head, over his shoes.
Over (prep.) Beyond; in excess of; in addition to; more than; as, it cost over five dollars. "Over all this." -- Chaucer.
Over (prep.) Above, implying superiority after a contest; in spite of; notwithstanding; as, he triumphed over difficulties; the bill was passed over the veto.
Note: Over, in poetry, is often contracted into o'er.
Note: Over his signature (or name) is a substitute for the idiomatic English form, under his signature (name, hand and seal, etc.), the reference in the latter form being to the authority under which the writing is made, executed, or published, and not the place of the autograph, etc.
Over all (Her.), Placed over or upon other bearings, and therefore hinding them in part; -- said of a charge.
Over one's head, Over head and ears, beyond one's depth; completely; wholly; hopelessly; as, over head and ears in debt.
Head over heels (a) Completely; intensely; as, head over heels in love. [Colloq.]
Head over heels (b) In a tumbling manner; as, to fall head over heels down the stairs.
Head over heels (c) Precipitously and without forethought; impulsively.
Over the left. See under Left.
To run over (Mach.), To have rotation in such direction that the crank pin traverses the upper, or front, half of its path in the forward, or outward, stroke; -- said of a crank which drives, or is driven by, a reciprocating piece.
Over (adv.) At or to a point across intervening space etc.; "come over and see us some time"; "over there."
Over (adv.) Throughout an area; "he is known the world over."
Over (adv.) Throughout a period of time; "stay over the weekend" [syn: over, o'er].
Over (adv.) 4: Beyond the top or upper surface or edge; forward from an
upright position; "a roof that hangs over";
Over (adv.) Over the entire area; "the wallpaper was covered all over with flowers"; "she ached all over"; "everything was dusted over with a fine layer of soot" [syn: all over, over].
Over (a.)
Having come or been brought to a conclusion; "the harvesting was complete";
"the affair is over, ended, finished"; "the
abruptly terminated interview" [syn: complete, concluded, ended,
over(p), all over, terminated]
Over (n.) (Cricket) The division of play during which six balls
are bowled
at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
Overabound (v. i.) To be exceedingly plenty or superabundant.
Overact (v. t.) To act or perform to excess; to exaggerate in acting; as, he overacted his part.
Overact (v. t.) To act upon, or influence, unduly.
Overact (v. i.) To act more than is necessary; to go to excess in action.
Overaction (n.) Performance to excess; exaggerated or excessive action.
Overaffect (v. t.) To affect or care for unduly.
Overagitate (v. t.) To agitate or discuss beyond what is expedient.
Overall (adv.) Everywhere.
Overalls (n. pl.) A kind of loose trousers worn over others to protect them from soiling.
Overalls (n. pl.) Waterproof leggings.
Overanxiety (n.) The state of being overanxious; excessive anxiety.
Overanxious (a.) Anxious in an excessive or needless degree.
Overarch (v. t. & i.) To make or place an arch over; to hang over like an arch.
Over-arm (a.) Done (as bowling or pitching) with the arm raised above the shoulder. See Overhard.
Overawed (imp. & p. p.) of Overawe.
Overawing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overawe.
Overawe (v. t.) To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear.
Overawful (a.) Awful, or reverential, in an excessive degree.
Overbalance (v. t.) To exceed equality with; to outweigh.
Overbalance (v. t.) To cause to lose balance or equilibrium.
Overbalance (n.) Excess of weight or value; something more than an equivalent; as, an overbalance of exports.
Overbarren (a.) Excessively barren.
Overbattle (a.) Excessively fertile; bearing rank or noxious growths.
Overbear (v. t.) To bear down or carry down, as by excess of weight, power, force, etc.; to overcome; to suppress.
Overbear (v. t.) To domineer over; to overcome by insolence.
Overbear (v. i.) To bear fruit or offspring to excess; to be too prolific.
Overbearing (a.) Overpowering; subduing; repressing.
Overbearing (a.) Aggressively haughty; arrogant; domineering; tyrannical; dictatorial; insolent.
Overbend (v. t.) To bend to excess.
Overbend (v. i.) To bend over.
Overbid (v. t.) To bid or offer beyond, or in excess of.
Overbide (v. t.) To outlive.
Overblow (v. i.) To blow over, or be subdued.
Overblow (v. i.) To force so much wind into a pipe that it produces an overtone, or a note higher than the natural note; thus, the upper octaves of a flute are produced by overblowing.
Overblow (v. t.) To blow away; to dissipate by wind, or as by wind.
Overboard (adv.) Over the side of a ship; hence, from on board of a ship, into the water; as, to fall overboard.
Overboil (v. i.) To boil over or unduly.
Overbold (a.) Excessively or presumptuously bold; impudent.
Overbookish (a.) Excessively bookish.
Overbounteous (a.) Bounteous to excess.
Overbow (v. t.) To bend or bow over; to bend in a contrary direction.
Overbreed (v. t.) To breed to excess.
Overbrim (v. i.) To flow over the brim; to be so full as to overflow.
Overbrow (v. t.) To hang over like a brow; to impend over.
Overbuild (v. t.) To build over.
Overbuild (v. t.) To build too much; to build beyond the demand.
Overbuilt (a.) Having too many buildings; as, an overbuilt part of a town.
Overbulk (v. t.) To oppress by bulk; to overtower.
Overburden (v. t.) To load with too great weight or too much care, etc.
Overburden (n.) The waste which overlies good stone in a quarry.
Overburdensome (a.) Too burdensome.
Overburn (v. t. & i.) To burn too much; to be overzealous.
Over-busy (a.) Too busy; officious.
Overbuy (v. t.) To buy too much.
Overbuy (v. t.) To buy at too dear a rate. -- Dryden.
Overcanopy (v. t.) To cover as with a canopy. -- Shak.