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Sonderclass
Sonderclass Son"der*class`, n. [G. sonderklasse special
class.] (Yachting)
A special class of small yachts developed in Germany under
the patronage of Emperor William and Prince Henry of Prussia,
and so called because these yachts do not conform to the
restrictions for the regular classes established by the rules
of the International Yacht Racing Union. In yachts of the
sonderclass, as prescribed for the season of 1911, the
aggregate of the length on water line, extreme beam, and
extreme draft must be not more than 32 feet; the weight, not
less than 4,035 pounds (without crew); the sail area, not
more than 550 square yards; and the cost of construction (for
American boats) not more than $2400. The crew must be
amateurs and citizens of the country in which the yacht was
built.
Thunderclap
Thunderclap Thun"der*clap`, n.
A sharp burst of thunder; a sudden report of a discharge of
atmospheric electricity. ``Thunderclaps that make them
quake.' --Spenser.
When suddenly the thunderclap was heard. --Dryden.
Thundercloud
Thundercloud Thun"der*cloud`, n.
A cloud charged with electricity, and producing lightning and
thunder.
Undercast
Undercast Un`der*cast", v. t.
To cast under or beneath.
Underchamberlain
Underchamberlain Un`der*cham"ber*lain, n.
A deputy chamberlain of the exchequer.
UnderchanterUnderchanter Un`der*chant"er, n.
Same as Subchanter. Underchaps
Underchaps Un"der*chaps`, n. pl.
The lower chaps or jaw. --Paley.
UnderchargeUndercharge Un`der*charge", v. t.
1. To charge below or under; to charge less than is usual or
suitable fro; as, to undercharge goods or services.
2. To put too small a charge into; as, to undercharge a gun.
Undercharged mine (Mil.), a mine whose crater is not as
wide at top as it is deep. --W. P. Craighill. Undercharge
Undercharge Un"der*charge`, n.
A charge that is less than is usual or suitable.
Undercharged mineUndercharge Un`der*charge", v. t.
1. To charge below or under; to charge less than is usual or
suitable fro; as, to undercharge goods or services.
2. To put too small a charge into; as, to undercharge a gun.
Undercharged mine (Mil.), a mine whose crater is not as
wide at top as it is deep. --W. P. Craighill. UnderclayUnderclay Un"der*clay`, n. (Geol.)
A stratum of clay lying beneath a coal bed, often containing
the roots of coal plants, especially the Stigmaria. Undercliff
Undercliff Un"der*cliff`, n.
A subordinate cliff on a shore, consisting of material that
has fallen from the higher cliff above.
Underclothes
Underclothes Un"der*clothes`, n. pl.
Clothes worn under others, especially those worn next the
skin for warmth.
UnderclothingUnderclothing Un"der*cloth`ing, n.
Same as Underclothes. Underconduct
Underconduct Un"der*con`duct, n.
A lower conduit; a subterranean conduit. [Obs.] --Sir H.
Wotton.
Underconsumption
Underconsumption Un`der*con*sump"tion, n. (Polit. Econ.)
Consumption of less than is produced; consumption of less
than the usual amount. --F. A. Walk?r.
Undercraft
Undercraft Un"der*craft`, n.
A sly trick or device; as, an undercraft of authors. [R.]
--Sterne.
Undercreep
Undercreep Un`der*creep", v. i.
To creep secretly or privily. [Obs.] --Wyclif.
Undercrest
Undercrest Un`der*crest", v. t.
To support as a crest; to bear. [Obs. & R.] --Shak.
UndercroftUndercroft Un"der*croft, n. [Under + Prov. E. croft a vault;
cf. OD. krochte crypt, and E. crypt.] (Arch.)
A subterranean room of any kind; esp., one under a church
(see Crypt), or one used as a chapel or for any sacred
purpose. Undercry
Undercry Un`der*cry", v. i.
To cry aloud. [Obs.] --Wyclif.
Undercurrent
Undercurrent Un"der*cur`rent, a.
Running beneath the surface; hidden. [R.] ``Undercurrent
woe.' --Tennyson.
Undercurrent
Undercurrent Un"der*cur`rent, n.
1. A current below the surface of water, sometimes flowing in
a contrary direction to that on the surface. --Totten.
2. Hence, figuratively, a tendency of feeling, opinion, or
the like, in a direction contrary to what is publicly
shown; an unseen influence or tendency; as, a strong
undercurrent of sentiment in favor of a prisoner.
All the while there was a busy undercurrent in her.
--G. Eliot.
Undercut
Undercut Un"der*cut`, p.a.
Cut away below.
Undercut
Undercut Un"der*cut`, n.
The lower or under side of a sirloin of beef; the fillet.
Undercut
Undercut Un`der*cut", v. t.
To cut away, as the side of an object, so as to leave an
overhanging portion.
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