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manifold
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noun
  1. (context, now historical) A copy made by the manifold writing process.
  2. (mechanics) A pipe fitting or similar device that connects multiple inputs or outputs.
  3. (context, US regional, plural) The third stomach of a ruminant animal.
    • 1830 http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/agexed/aee501/sheep.html Anson, Somerset Co. Me., accessed 12 June 2007
    • :My conjecture being right he will find the third stomach, or manifolds, the seat of difficulty.
      1. (mathematics) A topological space that looks locally like the "ordinary" Euclidean space <math>\mathbb{R}^n</math> and is a Hausdorff space.
adjective
  1. various, Various in kind or quality; many in number; numerous; multiplied; complicated; diverse.(rfex)
  2. exhibit, Exhibited at diverse times or in various ways.
c1384 ... the manyfold grace of God. " I Petre 4:10 (http://wesley.nnu.edu/biblical_studies/wycliffe/ Wycliffe's Bible)
1611 The manifold wisdom of God. " http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Bible_(King_James)/Ephesians?oldid=448367
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  • Ephesians 3:10. (King James Bible)
Manual
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proper noun
  1. given male name
minimum
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noun (pl=minima, pl2=minimums)
  1. lowest limit
motor
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noun
  1. A machine or device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, or imparts motion
  2. (archaic) A motor car, or automobile
verb
  1. to drive around leisurely in a motor car
adjective
  1. (biology): describing neurons that create the ability to move, see motor unit
muffler
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noun
  1. part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise the engine produces
  2. a type of scarf

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