Index of English words, starting with "ra"

(1) - Raddle (v. t.) To mark or paint with, or as with, raddle.
(2) - Raddle (n.) A red pigment used in marking sheep, and in some mechanical processes; ruddle.
(3) - Raddle (v. t.) To interweave or twist together.
(4) - Raddle (n.) An instrument consisting of a wooden bar, with a row of upright pegs set in it, used by domestic weavers to keep the warp of a proper width, and prevent tangling when it is wound upon the beam of the loom.
(5) - Raddle (n.) A hedge or fence made with raddles; -- called also raddle hedge.
(6) - Raddle (n.) A long, flexible stick, rod, or branch, which is interwoven with others, between upright posts or stakes, in making a kind of hedge or fence.

(1) - Radial (a.) Of or pertaining to a radius or ray; consisting of, or like, radii or rays; radiated; as, (Bot.) radial projections; (Zool.) radial vessels or canals; (Anat.) the radial artery.

(1) - Radially (adv.) In a radial manner.

(1) - Radiance (n.) Alt. of Radiancy

(1) - Radiant (n.) The point in the heavens at which the apparent paths of shooting stars meet, when traced backward, or whence they appear to radiate.
(2) - Radiant (n.) A straight line proceeding from a given point, or fixed pole, about which it is conceived to revolve.
(3) - Radiant (n.) The luminous point or object from which light emanates; also, a body radiating light brightly.
(4) - Radiant (a.) Having a raylike appearance, as the large marginal flowers of certain umbelliferous plants; -- said also of the cluster which has such marginal flowers.
(5) - Radiant (a.) Giving off rays; -- said of a bearing; as, the sun radiant; a crown radiant.
(6) - Radiant (a.) Beaming with vivacity and happiness; as, a radiant face.
(7) - Radiant (a.) Especially, emitting or darting rays of light or heat; issuing in beams or rays; beaming with brightness; emitting a vivid light or splendor; as, the radiant sun.
(8) - Radiant (a.) Emitting or proceeding as from a center; resembling rays; radiating; radiate.