Definition of surface

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Surface (n.) A magnitude that has length and breadth without thickness; superficies; as, a plane surface; a spherical surface..

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Lustre :: Lustre (n.) A substance which imparts luster to a surface, as plumbago and some of the glazes..
Plano-horizontal :: Plano-horizontal (a.) Having a level horizontal surface or position.
Deflection :: Deflection (n.) A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.
Bevel Gear :: Bevel gear () A kind of gear in which the two wheels working together lie in different planes, and have their teeth cut at right angles to the surfaces of two cones whose apices coincide with the point where the axes of the wheels would meet..
Graduator :: Graduator (n.) An apparatus for diffusing a solution, as brine or vinegar, over a large surface, for exposure to the air..
Glossy :: Glossy (superl.) Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface..
Millepore :: Millepore (n.) Any coral of the genus Millepora, having the surface nearly smooth, and perforated with very minute unequal pores, or cells. The animals are hydroids, not Anthozoa. See Hydrocorallia..
Roof :: Roof (n.) The surface or bed of rock immediately overlying a bed of coal or a flat vein.
Table :: Table (n.) A smooth, flat surface, like the side of a board; a thin, flat, smooth piece of anything; a slab..
Astragal :: Astragal (n.) A convex molding of rounded surface, generally from half to three quarters of a circle..
Flytrap :: Flytrap (n.) A plant (Dionaea muscipula), called also Venus's flytrap, the leaves of which are fringed with stiff bristles, and fold together when certain hairs on their upper surface are touched, thus seizing insects that light on them. The insects so caught are afterwards digested by a secretion from the upper surface of the leaves..
Point :: Point (n.) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool..
Outstand :: Outstand (v. i.) To stand out, or project, from a surface or mass; hence, to remain standing out..
Lyra :: Lyra (n.) The middle portion of the ventral surface of the fornix of the brain; -- so called from the arrangement of the lines with which it is marked in the human brain.
Refractive :: Refractive (a.) Serving or having power to refract, or turn from a direct course; pertaining to refraction; as, refractive surfaces; refractive powers..
Ceiling :: Ceiling (v. t.) The lining or finishing of any wall or other surface, with plaster, thin boards, etc.; also, the work when done..
Didonia :: Didonia (n.) The curve which on a given surface and with a given perimeter contains the greatest area.
Rorulent :: Rorulent (a.) Having the surface appearing as if dusty, or covered with fine dew..
Glare :: Glare (n.) A smooth, bright, glassy surface; as, a glare of ice..
Knife-edge :: Knife-edge (n.) A piece of steel sharpened to an acute edge or angle, and resting on a smooth surface, serving as the axis of motion of a pendulum, scale beam, or other piece required to oscillate with the least possible friction..
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