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51Garter spring — A garter spring is a coil spring tied end to end to provide a clamping force around an object. They are often used to maintain the function of radial shaft seals by keeping the elastomer seals tight against the rotating shaft …
52Garter, (The Most Noble) Order of the — English order of knighthood founded by Edward III in 1348 and considered the highest British honor. Legend holds that it was created after an incident in which Edward was dancing with the Countess of Salisbury, when one of her garters dropped to… …
53GARTER, THE MOST NOBLE ORDER OF THE — a celebrated order of knighthood instituted in 1344 by King Edward III.; the original number of the knights was 26, of whom the sovereign was head; but this number has been increased by extending the honour to descendants of George I., II.,… …
54garter snake — /ˈgatə sneɪk/ (say gahtuh snayk) noun any of various non venomous snakes of the genus Thamnophis, characterised by longitudinal stripes; widely distributed in North and Central America. {from the resemblance of the striped pattern to a garter} …
55garter spring — A long, thin coil spring with ends joined to form a ring. Also see lip seal with garter spring …
56garter-blue — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective : of a dark blue resembling the ribbon of the Knights of the Garter …
57garter king of arms — Usage: usually capitalized G&K&A : the highest ranking king of arms in the English College of Arms who has concurrent jurisdiction with the provincial kings of arms in their respective provinces and who also is king of arms of the Order of the… …
58garter-snake — garˈter snake noun 1. In N America, any snake of the genus Thamnophis, non venomous, longitudinally striped 2. In S Africa applied to two venomous snakes, with black and red rings (see ↑Elaps) • • • Main Entry: ↑garter …
59garter-stitch — garˈter stitch noun 1. A plain stitch in knitting 2. Horizontally ribbed knitting made by using plain stitches only • • • Main Entry: ↑garter …
60garter — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. band, strap, tie; see band 1 , fastener …
