Ray-stone, n. Actinolite, strahlstein, novaculite.
Raze, n. Root (as of ginger). See Race.
Raze, v. a.
- 1. Overthrow, demolish, subvert, destroy, ruin, level.
- 2. Erase, efface, obliterate, rase.
- 3. Extirpate, destroy.
- 4. Graze, rase.
Razor-back, n. Whale, rorqual (Physalus antiquorum).
Razor-bill, n. Black-billed auk (Alca torda).
Razor-strap, n. Strap, strop, razor-strop.
Razor-strop, n. See Razor-strap.
Razure, n. See Rasure.
Reach, v. a.
- 1. Extend, stretch, stretch forth, hold forth.
- 2. Touch in extent, extend to.
- 3. Strike, hit.
- 4. Arrive at, come to, get to, get at, make way to.
- 5. Get, obtain, attain to, gain, be advanced to.
Reach, v. n. Extend, be extended.
Reach, n.
- 1. Reaching, extension.
- 2. Power to reach.
- 3. Capacity, capability, grasp, power of attainment.