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- hoplite (plural hoplites) A heavily-armed infantry soldier of Ancient Greece, wielding a one-handed spear and an aspis. 1970, John Kinloch Anderson, Military Theory and Practice in the Age of Xenophon, page 141,
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Theodolite Transit theodolites (or just transits) are those in which the telescope can be inverted in the vertical plane, whereas the rotation in the same plane is restricted to a semi-circle for non-transit theodolites.
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Hoplite Their main tactic was the phalanx formation. The hoplites were primarily free citizens—propertied farmers and artisans—who were able to afford the bronze armor suit and weapons (estimated at a third to a half of its able-bodied adult male population). Hoplites generally received basic military training.
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  hopsack(Noun) A hemp sack used for holding hops. 2  hopsack(Noun) A coarse, loosely-woven clothing fabric.
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- Definition of tapia. plural. -s. : a building material made chiefly of clay or earth; especially : puddled adobe — compare pisé, tabby.
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Panoply A panoply is a complete suit of armour. The word represents the ancient Greek πανοπλια. The word παν means all, and όπλον, arms. Thus panoply refers to the full armour of a hoplite or heavy-armed soldier, i.e. the shield, breastplate, helmet and greaves, together with the sword and lance.
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Battle of Marathon Took up a position in the foothills, barring the way to Athens - joined by 1000 Plataean hoplites - camp defended by felled trees - prevented cavalry.
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Stromatolite Stromatolites (/stroʊˈmætəlaɪts, strə-/) or stromatoliths (from Greek στρῶμα strōma layer, stratum (GEN στρώματος stromatos), and λίθος lithos rock) are layered bio-chemical accretionary structures formed in shallow water by the trapping, binding and cementation of sedimentary grains by biofilms (microbial mats) of microorganisms, especially ...
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- Define ammolite: a semi-precious gemstone consisting of fossilized ammonite shells — ammolite in a sentence a semi-precious gemstone consisting of fossilized ammonite shells… See the full definition
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Definitions &Translations Perlite is an amorphous volcanic glass that has a relatively high water content, typically formed by the hydration of obsidian. It occurs naturally and has the unusual property of greatly expanding when heated sufficiently.
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Dodonaea viscosa Dodonaea viscosa. (Redirected from Hopseed) Dodonaea viscosa is a species of flowering plant in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae, that has a cosmopolitan distribution in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions of Africa, the Americas, southern Asia and Australasia.
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Definition of 'theodolite' n a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small tripod-mounted telescope that is free to move in both the horizontal and vertical planes, (Also called (in the U.S. and Canada)) transit. (C16: from New Latin theodolitus, of uncertain origin) ♦ theodolitic adj.
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hop A twining vine (Humulus lupulus) having lobed leaves and green female flowers arranged in conelike spikes. 2. hops The dried female inflorescences of this plant, containing a bitter aromatic oil. They are used in brewing to inhibit bacterial growth and to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer. 3. Slang Opium.
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Diamonds  in the Rough: What is a Kimberlite? Kimberlite is a 'hybrid' rock composed of fragments of peridotite and eclogite derived from beneath the deep crust in the upper mantle of the earth, as well as fragments of various rock types derived from higher levels in the crust.
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Hops Hops are the female flowers (also called seed cones or strobiles) of the hop plant Humulus lupulus. They are used primarily as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, to which they impart a bitter, tangy flavor, though they are also used for various purposes in other beverages and herbal medicine.
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Definition of 'greenstick fracture' Definition of 'greenstick fracture'. Word Frequency. greenstick fracture (ˈɡriːnˌstɪk ) noun. a fracture in children in which the bone is partly bent and splinters only on the convex side of the bend. Word origin of 'greenstick fracture'. C20: alluding to the similar way in which a green stick splinters. Word Frequency.
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All About Perlite Definition: Perlite is a form of volcanic glass that is mined all over the world. Horticultural perlite is made by exposing perlite to heat, which causes the trace water contained in the perlite to expand, popping the perlite like popcorn. The result is a very lightweight, white stone-like substance.erlite is considered a nuisance dust by regulatory agencies, which means that efforts should be made to control perlite dust. Eye and mouth protection are recommended to prevent the dust from being ingested. Perlite dust can aggravate existing respiratory conditions and cause eye irritation.
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- This book by Matthew, who recently completed his doctoral thesis on which the book is based, offers a detailed account of the hoplites (spearmen) who fought in the classical Greek armies. A storm of spears; understanding the Greek Hoplite at war
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How To Grow Hops Humulus lupulus. Hops, or hop cones, are the female flowers of the perennial herbaceous hop species Humulus lupulus, and are used first and foremost in beer brewing for their antibacterial effect that promotes the activity of brewer's yeast.
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- Humulus lupulus, commonly known as common hop, is a dioecious, rhizomatous, twining perennial vine that is grown commercially for harvest of female fruits which are used by breweries to preserve and flavor beer. It is also an easy-to-grow ornamental plant that can be grown on a variety of support structures.
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Definition of 'popliteal' Used Occasionally. popliteal is one of the 30000 most commonly used words in the Collins dictionary
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- Spartan Facts and Terminology Hoplite - A heavily armored Greek infantryman whose main weapons were the round hoplon shield (perhaps where the name came from) and the long 6-9 foot thrusting spear. Phalanx – The ancient world’s ultimate weapon of war for centuries developed by the Greeks and perfected by the Spartans.
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Phalanx The phalanx (Ancient Greek: φάλαγξ, Greek: φάλαγγα, phālanga; plural phalanxes or phalanges; Ancient and Modern Greek: φάλαγγες, phālanges) was a rectangular mass military formation, usually composed entirely of heavy infantry armed with spears, pikes, sarissas, or similar weapons.
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Definitions &Translations HOPLOPHOBE. A person who is afflicted with an irrational fear of firearms. Being averse to firearms since the shooting incident, they lobbied for more bans of all firearms citing the firearm's evil characteristics as reasons for the control measures.
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Beer Guide: What Are Hops? Read on... Hops are one of the basic ingredients in beer brewing - the others being grain, yeast, and water. The hops we use in brewing is actually the flower of the hop plant, which is a member of the hemp family. The hops in the picture above are compressed pellets of hops flowers used specifically for beer brewing. Hops contain an essential oil with a very bitter flavor. This bitterness counters the sweetness from the malt to create a more balanced beer, and it also acts as a preservative.
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- A phalanx was a military formation of packed ranks of infantrylocked into formation with spears providing offensive and defensivecapability, and shields providing lateral and overhead protection.