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  • 71Ocean surface wave — Ocean surface waves are surface waves that occur on the free surface of the ocean. They usually result from wind, and are also referred to as wind waves. Some waves can travel thousands of miles before reaching land. They range in size from small …

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  • 72leading edge — noun forward edge of an airfoil • Hypernyms: ↑edge • Part Holonyms: ↑airfoil, ↑aerofoil, ↑control surface, ↑surface …

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  • 73trailing edge — noun the rear edge of an airfoil • Hypernyms: ↑edge • Part Holonyms: ↑airfoil, ↑aerofoil, ↑control surface, ↑surface …

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  • 74Animal locomotion on the surface layer of water — Animal locomotion on the surface layer is the study of animal locomotion in the case of small animals that live on the surface layer of water, relying on surface tension to stay afloat.There are two means of walking on water; the regime… …

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  • 75Road surface marking — is any kind of device or material that is used on a road surface in order to convey official information. Road surface markings are used on paved roadways to provide guidance and information to drivers and pedestrians. Uniformity of the markings… …

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  • 76control surface — noun a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight • Syn: ↑airfoil, ↑aerofoil, ↑surface • Hypernyms: ↑device • Hyponyms: ↑aileron, ↑ …

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  • 77Advancing edge — Ad*van cing edge (A[ e]ronautics) The front edge (in direction of motion) of a supporting surface; contr. with {following edge}, which is the rear edge. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] …

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  • 78Knife-edge — n. (Mech.) 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. [1913 Webster] {Kni …

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  • 79Knife-edge file — Knife edge Knife edge , n. (Mech.) 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… …

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  • 80Planet's Edge — is a vgy|1993 space science fiction computer role playing game developed by New World Computing with Neal Hallford as the lead designer. The game s plot centers on investigating the sudden disappearance of planet Earth, by venturing out into the… …

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