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An iron block, usually bolted to a ship's deck, for controlling the running out of a chain cable. The links of the cable tend to drop into hollows in the block, and thus hold fast until disengaged. (more info) 1. One who, or that which, controls

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An iron block, usually bolted to a ship's deck, for controlling the running out of a chain cable. The links of the cable tend to drop into hollows in the block, and thus hold fast until disengaged. (more info) 1. One who, or that which, controls or restraines; one who has power or authority to regulate or control; one who governs. The great controller of our fate Deigned to be man, and lived in low estate. Dryden. 2. An officer appointed to keep a counter register of accounts, or to

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  • PRINCIPALNESS
    The quality of being principal.
  • PRINCIPALITY
    preëminence, excellence: cf. F. principalité, principauté. See 1. Sovereignty; supreme power; hence, superiority; predominance; high, or the highest, station. Sir P. Sidney. Your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory.
  • INSPECTOR
    One who inspects, views, or oversees; one to whom the supervision of any work is committed; one who makes an official view or examination, as a military or civil officer; a superintendent; a supervisor; an overseer. Inspector general , a staff
  • MASTERSHIP
    1. The state or office of a master. 2. Mastery; dominion; superior skill; superiority. Where noble youths for mastership should strive. Driden. 3. Chief work; masterpiece. Dryden. 4. An ironical title of respect. How now, seignior Launce ! what
  • MASTEROUS
    Masterly. Milton.
  • SUPERVISORY
    Of or pertaining to supervision; as, supervisory powers.
  • INSPECTORSHIP
    1. The office of an inspector. 2. The district embraced by an inspector's jurisdiction.
  • GUIDEBOOK
    A book of directions and information for travelers, tourists, etc.
  • DIRECTORY
    Containing directions; enjoining; instructing; directorial.
  • MASTERFULLY
    In a masterful manner; imperiously. A lawless and rebellious man who held lands masterfully and in high contempt of the royal authority. Macaulay.
  • OVERSEERSHIP
    The office of an overseer.
  • MANAGERY
    1. Management; manner of using; conduct; direction. 2. Husbandry; economy; frugality. Bp. Burnet.
  • GUIDE ROPE
    A rope hung from a balloon or dirigible so as trail along the ground for about half its length, used to preserve altitude automatically, by variation of the length dragging on the ground, without loss of ballast or gas.
  • MASTERSINGER
    One of a class of poets which flourished in Nuremberg and some other cities of Germany in the 15th and 16th centuries. They bound themselves to observe certain arbitrary laws of rhythm.
  • DIRECTORSHIP
    The condition or office of a director; directorate.
  • GUIDE
    cf. Goth. ritan to watch over, give heed to, Icel. viti signal, AS. witan to know. The word prob. meant, to indicate, point to, and 1. To lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path; to pilot; as, to guide a traveler. I wish . . . you
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    1. Having the quality of a director, or authoritative guide; directive. 2. Pertaining to: director or directory; specifically, relating to the Directory of France under the first republic. See Directory, 3. Whoever goes to the directorial presence
  • GUIDEBOARD
    A board, as upon a guidepost having upon it directions or information as to the road. Lowell.
  • MASTER
    A vessel having masts; -- used only in compounds; as, a two-master.
  • CONTROLLER
    An iron block, usually bolted to a ship's deck, for controlling the running out of a chain cable. The links of the cable tend to drop into hollows in the block, and thus hold fast until disengaged. (more info) 1. One who, or that which, controls
  • CREMASTERIC
    Of or pertaining to the cremaster; as, the cremasteric artery.
  • BAGGAGE MASTER
    One who has charge of the baggage at a railway station or upon a line of public travel.
  • MISMANAGER
    One who manages ill.
  • TOASTMASTER
    A person who presides at a public dinner or banquet, and announces the toasts.
  • RINGLEADER
    1. The leader of a circle of dancers; hence, the leader of a number of persons acting together; the leader of a herd of animals. A primacy of order, such an one as the ringleader hath in a dance. Barrow. 2. Opprobriously, a leader of a body of
  • TASKMASTER
    One who imposes a task, or burdens another with labor; one whose duty is to assign tasks; an overseer. Ex. i. 11. All is, if I have grace to use it so, As ever in my great Taskmaster's eye. Milton.
  • BANDMASTER
    The conductor of a musical band.
  • GUINEA-PIG DIRECTOR
    A director who serves merely or mainly for the fee paid for attendance.
  • HARBOR MASTER
    An officer charged with the duty of executing the regulations respecting the use of a harbor.
  • WEIGHMASTER
    One whose business it is to weigh ore, hay, merchandise, etc.; one licensed as a public weigher.
  • BEEMASTER
    One who keeps bees.
  • POSTMASTERSHIP
    The office of postmaster.

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