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Future Surface Combatant is the designation of shipbuilding programs for: Future Surface Combatant (Koninklijke Marine), the Netherlands and Belgium Future
Future_Surface_Combatant
US Navy guided-missile destroyer class
sensors over time as threats evolve. The Future Surface Combatant has evolved into the Large Surface Combatant, which became the DDG(X). The Navy plans
Arleigh_Burke-class_destroyer
Frigate class being built for the Royal Navy
The programme began in 1998, under what was then known as the Future Surface Combatant (FSC). By March 2010 however, this procurement programme had evolved
Type_26_frigate
Project to replace existing navy frigates
Retrieved 12 April 2018. Conrad Waters (6 November 2024). "European surface combatant construction: status report". European Security & Defence. Joost Margés
Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate (Royal Netherlands Navy)
Anti-Submarine_Warfare_Frigate_(Royal_Netherlands_Navy)
Royal Canadian Navy warship upgrade program
River-class destroyer, formerly the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC), and Single Class Surface Combatant Project is the procurement project that will
River-class_destroyer_(2030s)
Class of American littoral combat ships
"Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) – Naval Technology". www.naval-technology.com. Retrieved 16 December 2020. "Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC)".
Freedom-class littoral combat ship
Freedom-class_littoral_combat_ship
Class of patrol vessel
has begun plans for a similar vessel under the Future Surface Combatant program, designated the Future Mine Countermeasures/Hydrographic/Patrol Vessel
Arafura-class_patrol_vessel
Proposed American battleship class
ships were constructed. The Navy also launched studies into a Future Surface Combatant (FSC) to replace the Ticonderoga-class cruisers—which will reach
Trump-class_battleship
U.S. Navy program to develop a class of principal surface combatants
Burke-class destroyers. The program is the culmination of the Large Surface Combatant (LSC) initiative that followed the cancellation of CG(X) and curtailing
DDG(X)
Independence-class littoral combat ship
States RV Triton, a trimaran concept for Britain's Future Surface Combatant program Future Surface Combatant, United Kingdom La Fayette-class frigate Skjold-class
USS_Independence_(LCS-2)
Research vessel launched in 2000
was built as a technology demonstrator ship for the Royal Navy's Future Surface Combatant, and has been used to both prove the viability of the hull-form
RV_Triton
Swedish frigate class
Swedish Navy's Future Surface Combatants". Start. "France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
Luleå-class_frigate
Swedish stealth missile corvettes
Retrieved 28 May 2025. Staff, Naval News (24 June 2023). "Sweden's Future Surface Combatant to be known as Luleå-class". Naval News. Retrieved 28 May 2025
Visby-class_corvette
Small warship
for Philippine Navy". Naval Today. 28 December 2021. "Sweden's Future Surface Combatant To Be Known As Luleå-Class". Naval News. 24 June 2023. Retrieved
Corvette
Design element of ships and automobiles
and Passamaquoddy style DDG-1000 Zumwalt / DD(X) Multi-Mission Surface Combatant Future Surface Combatant. GlobalSecurity.org. Modern use of tumblehome.
Tumblehome
US Navy cruiser research program
cuts in November 2001 meant that SC-21 became the less ambitious Future Surface Combatant program. The DD-21 was renamed DD(X), which was later named the
CG(X)
Naval warfare branch of the Belgian Armed Forces
1954) M946 (decommissioned 1954) M947 (decommissioned 1954) Miscellaneous combatant vessels Barcock (Bar-class boom defence vessel); ex-Royal Navy HMS Barcock;
Belgian_Navy
Ship class
back to the end of the decade. By 2017, it was made clear the new Future Surface Combatant (Koninklijke Marine) will be developed in cooperation with the
Karel_Doorman-class_frigate
Future frigate of the Royal Navy
Complex Warship Programme" Proceedings of RINA Warships 2024: Future Surface Combatants Conference [1] Media related to Type 31 frigates at Wikimedia
Type_31_frigate
2024). "Babcock in cooperation with Saab for the Swedish Navy's Future Surface Combatants". Babcock International Group. Retrieved 20 April 2025. "Sjörörligt
List of future ships of the Swedish Navy
List_of_future_ships_of_the_Swedish_Navy
Multihull boat
was built as a technology demonstrator ship for the Royal Navy's Future Surface Combatant, and has been used to prove the viability of the hull form. Since
Trimaran
Characteristic combination of sound emissons
Britain's Royal Navy toyed with the idea of the trimaran hulled Future Surface Combatant. These would have had a very low acoustic signature. With three
Acoustic_signature
Classification of surface escorts
Ship" : First announced in March 2010, and formerly known as the Future Surface Combatant. Initial orders placed in February 2014. Type 31-class frigate :
Type_system_of_the_Royal_Navy
Topics referred to by the same term
correlation Funvic Soul Cycles–Carrefour, a Brazilian cycling team Future Surface Combatant of the Royal Navy Forward-scattered light, a parameter of flow
FSC
Carrier Warship
The UXV Combatant is a concept UAV drone carrier aviation capable warship designed by BVT Surface Fleet (now BAE Systems Maritime – Naval Ships), which
UXV_Combatant
United States Navy officer (born 1952)
integration, construction, and lifecycle support of current and future surface combatant, amphibious and auxiliary ships to include: DD, FFG, DDG, CG, DDG
Charles_S._Hamilton_(admiral)
Research and development program
SC-21 (Surface Combatant for the 21st century) was a research and development program started in 1994 intended to design land attack ships for the United
SC-21_(United_States)
Dutch-built family of modular naval vessels, of corvette or frigate size
service (link) D-Mitch (28 February 2023). "INFOGRAPHICS #61: Future Surface Combatants Vol. VΙ (ΜΕΚΟ Α-300, HF2, SIGMA 11515 EXT.AAW)". Naval Analyses
Sigma-class_design
for the Belgian Navy), designed & built by Damen Shipyards. See Future Surface Combatant for more information. Replacement of the 6 Alkmaar-class MCM ships
Royal_Netherlands_Navy
JMSDF tried to find the best way in the propulsion systems of future surface combatants. Akebono was a steam-powered vessel, but this class was diesel-powered
Ikazuchi-class destroyer escort
Ikazuchi-class_destroyer_escort
Program to produce eleven frigates for the Royal Australian Navy
3000. The new general purpose frigates are intended to be 'Tier 2 surface combatant' vessels that are less expensive and capable than the Hunter-class
Australian general purpose frigate program
Australian_general_purpose_frigate_program
a medium-sized navy. Its fleet is based around two main types of surface combatant, with limited global deployment and air power capability. However
Future of the Royal Australian Navy
Future_of_the_Royal_Australian_Navy
Conceptual classes of sloop of the Royal Navy
July 2017. Brett Friedman. "Black Swan: An Option for the Navy's Future Surface Combatant". Cimsec.org. Retrieved 10 July 2017. "Revisiting the Black Swan
Black_Swan-class_sloop_(2012)
1957 class of Japanese destroyers
the JMSDF's attempt to find the best propulsion system for its future surface combatants. The Ayanami class were the first JMSDF vessels equipped with
Ayanami-class_destroyer
Surface fleet Drone carrier-Amphibious assault ships (1) Class Boat No. Commissioned Displacement Type Homeport Note Anadolu class TCG Anadolu L-400 2023
List of active ships of the Turkish Naval Forces
List_of_active_ships_of_the_Turkish_Naval_Forces
Combatant who is deemed not to be protected by the Geneva Conventions
Unlawful combatants (also known as unprivileged combatants or unprivileged belligerents) are civilians who directly engage in armed conflict and are therefore
Unlawful_combatant
Navy has approximately 63 ships in commission, including 10 major surface combatants, 6 submarines, 1 helicopter carrier, 4 amphibious warfare vessels
List of active Brazilian Navy ships
List_of_active_Brazilian_Navy_ships
Planned US Navy frigate class
'agile' combatant ships". Defense News. Fatima Bahtić (December 22, 2025). "US Navy turns to HII to construct future small surface combatants". Naval
FF(X)
Chinese guided-missile stealth cruiser/destroyer class
United States Navy (USN) defines a cruiser as a large multi-mission surface combatant with flag facilities; this suggests the U.S. expects the Type 055
Type_055_destroyer
Indian stealth guided missile destroyers
service. The class is a part of Next Generation series of future frontline surface combatants of the Indian Navy which includes the Project 17B-class frigate
Project_18-class_destroyer
Australian Government program to outline the future of the Navy
The Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Review (or the Surface Fleet Review) was a 2024 independent review of the surface fleet of the Royal Australian
Australian Surface Fleet Review
Australian_Surface_Fleet_Review
Software company in United Kingdom
programme, leading to possible full manufacture and fit to the Future Surface Combatant and possible retrofit to the existing Type 23 Duke-class frigates
CORDA_(company)
Maxim of intelligence
groups in the littoral, a comparison of carrier battle groups with future surface combatant concepts, and the range and stealthiness required for carrier-based
Intelligence dissemination management
Intelligence_dissemination_management
Finnish Navy warship class
2020) programme. The class is intended to form the core of Finland’s surface combatant fleet together with the four Hamina-class missile boats. The Pohjanmaa-class
Pohjanmaa-class_corvette
Warrior (P15) RSS Swift Archer (P16) RSS Swift Warlord (P17) RSS Swift Combatant (P18) RSS Swift Challenger (P19) RSS Swift Cavalier (P20) RSS Swift Conqueror
List of ships of the Republic of Singapore Navy
List_of_ships_of_the_Republic_of_Singapore_Navy
Indian stealth guided-missile frigates
construction. The class is a part of Next Generation series of future frontline surface combatants of the Indian Navy which includes Next Generation Destroyers
Project_17B-class_frigate
Royal Australian Navy program
general purpose frigate program Large Unmanned Surface Vehicle SSN-AUKUS Australian Surface Fleet Review Future of the Royal Australian Navy "Austal unveils
Australian large optionally-crewed surface vessel program
Australian_large_optionally-crewed_surface_vessel_program
Missile launching system
guided missiles, including surface-to-air, surface-to-surface, and anti-submarine warfare missiles from naval surface combatants and potentially submarines
MİDLAS
U.S. guided-missile frigates under construction
FFG(X) would "normally aggregate into strike groups and Large Surface Combatant led surface action groups but also possess the ability to robustly defend
Constellation-class_frigate
Ship designed for operations near shore
Navy. The LCS was "envisioned to be a networked, agile, stealthy surface combatant capable of defeating anti-access and asymmetric threats in the littorals"
Littoral_combat_ship
electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, guided air-to-surface missiles, future surface combatants, and local transmissions for the third phase production
Defense industry of South Korea
Defense_industry_of_South_Korea
One of the five fighting arms of the British Royal Navy
and frigates (Type 23). Surface combatants deploy to conduct several standing Royal Navy deployments. Closer to home, the surface fleet also conducts Fishery
Surface vessels of the Royal Navy
Surface_vessels_of_the_Royal_Navy
The list of naval ship classes in service includes all combatant surface classes in service currently with navies or armed forces and auxiliaries in the
List of naval ship classes in service
List_of_naval_ship_classes_in_service
Franco-Italian surface-to-air missile family
Aster 30 air defense system from France to equip its new Luleå-class surface combatants. These vessels, currently under development, are intended to enhance
Aster_(missile_family)
Technician HM-8494 - Deep Sea Diving Independent Duty Corpsman (MCD) - Marine Combatant Diver - applies to personnel with Navy Enlisted Classifications: HM-8403
List of United States Navy enlisted warfare designations
List_of_United_States_Navy_enlisted_warfare_designations
Class of ships of the Royal Norwegian Navy
Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates are a class of frigates that are the main surface combatant units of the Royal Norwegian Navy. The ships are named after famous
Fridtjof_Nansen-class_frigate
main strength consists of three destroyers and seven frigates of the surface combatant force: three Hobart class destroyers and seven Anzac class frigates
List of active Royal Australian Navy ships
List_of_active_Royal_Australian_Navy_ships
Ikazuchi-class destroyer escort
JMSDF tried to find the best way in the propulsion systems of future surface combatants. Akebono was a steam-powered vessel, but this class was diesel-powered
JDS_Ikazuchi_(DE-202)
Improved series of the Westland Super Lynx military helicopter
Royal Navy and British Army. These requirements were known as the Surface Combatant Maritime Rotorcraft (SCMR) and Battlefield Light Utility Helicopter
AgustaWestland_AW159_Wildcat
US naval guided missile destroyer
missile destroyers. The Zumwalt-class was designed as a multi-mission surface combatant for land attack and littoral operations with a mission of supporting
USS_Michael_Monsoor
Guided-missile destroyer class in the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces
auxiliary vessels and is expected to expand to surface combatant ships in the future in light of its future weapon accommodation. The Maya class features
Maya-class_destroyer
American surface-to-air missile
the Navy revealed it had chosen to install the SeaRAM on its Small Surface Combatant LCS follow-on ships. Beginning in November 2015, the Navy completed
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
RIM-116_Rolling_Airframe_Missile
Ikazuchi-class destroyer escort
tried to find the best way in the propulsion systems for its future surface combatants. Akebono was a steam-powered vessel, but the Ikazuchi class were
JDS_Inazuma_(DE-203)
nuclear-powered vessels. Modern cruisers, destroyers and frigates are called surface combatants and act mainly as escorts for aircraft carriers, amphibious assault
United_States_Navy_ships
and logistical support capabilities necessitate ships with surface-to-air, surface-to-surface and ASW capabilities while the logistic support capabilities
List of future Spanish Navy ships
List_of_future_Spanish_Navy_ships
four attack submarines, eight major surface combatants (frigates) and more than ninety minor surface combatants (patrols), some of which are only identified
List of active ships of the Chilean Navy
List_of_active_ships_of_the_Chilean_Navy
Dimension and shape of land surfaces
relief or topographical relief, is the dimension and shape of a given surface of a land. In physical geography, terrain is the lay of the land. This
Terrain
Family of surface-to-air missiles developed by MBDA UK
future. Saudi Arabia Royal Saudi Navy – in February 2023, CAMM was selected to equip the Aegis Combat System on the Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC)
CAMM_(missile_family)
Class of multi-purpose frigates
family of warships designed by Naval Group and Fincantieri. This surface combatant is known in France as the Aquitaine class (17 units planned, of which
FREMM_multipurpose_frigate
Indian stealth guided-missile frigates
as the future Carrier Battle Group (CBG) of INS Vikrant. Further, they can be independently deployed as a surface combatant or with a surface task force
Nilgiri-class_frigate_(2019)
Submarine service of the People's Liberation Army Navy
aircraft and major surface combatants), and when the decision was made in late 2006 to concentrate on building other principal surface combatants to strengthen
People's Liberation Army Navy Submarine Force
People's_Liberation_Army_Navy_Submarine_Force
Navy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
patrol boats British-built Sandown-class minehunters 4 Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) ordered by Royal Saudi Navy in 2019. The ship is derived from
Royal_Saudi_Naval_Forces
Cold War military defence system
(1993). "Combat System Engineering for the DDG-51 Class and Future Surface Combatants". Naval Engineers Journal: 46, 47. doi:10.1111/j.1559-3584.1993
AN/SAR-8 Infrared Search and Target Designation System
AN/SAR-8_Infrared_Search_and_Target_Designation_System
Shipbuilding facility in South Australia
the Southern Hemisphere, and has produced several classes of major surface combatants and submerged vessels, such as destroyers, frigates, patrol boats
Osborne_Naval_Shipyard
Frigates for the Royal Australian Navy
Force with the highest levels of lethality and deterrence our major surface combatants need in periods of global uncertainty. The Hunter class will have
Hunter-class_frigate
Directional mass flow of oceanic water
temperature, and may continue to grow stronger in the near future. There is evidence that surface warming due to anthropogenic climate change has accelerated
Ocean_current
Class of guided missile cruisers
emphasis on air and missile defense called Large Surface Combatants (LSC); in 2018, the Navy stated that a future LSC would have capabilities of the Flight III
Ticonderoga-class_cruiser
Land service branch of the U.S. military
of reorganization. The Goldwater–Nichols Act of 1986 created unified combatant commands bringing the army together with the other four military services
United_States_Army
Stealth missile destroyer class of the US Navy
The ships are classed as destroyers, but they are now the largest surface combatants in the US Navy, much larger than any other active destroyers or cruisers
Zumwalt-class_destroyer
Organizational unit within the US Navy
operations capable) to provide greater combat capabilities to theater combatant commanders. An expeditionary strike force (ESF) integrates the CSG and
Expeditionary_strike_group
US Navy small coastal combat ships
restrictions. In December 2014, the Navy's recommendation to base the Small Surface Combatant on upgraded versions of both Independence and Freedom LCSs was accepted
Independence-class littoral combat ship
Independence-class_littoral_combat_ship
Missile used to attack ships
inflict significant damage. To counter the threat posed, the modern surface combatant has to either avoid being detected, destroy the missile launch platform
Anti-ship_missile
US Air Force officer specializing in combat search and rescue
of the enlisted pararescuemen (PJ). The CRO specialty includes direct combatant command and control of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operations. They
United States Air Force Combat Rescue Officer
United_States_Air_Force_Combat_Rescue_Officer
Combined military forces of the United States
carrier air wing from the Naval Air Forces. The Naval Surface Forces also operate 116 surface combatants. These include the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile
United_States_Armed_Forces
branch of the Indian Armed Forces, operated a fleet of about 145 surface combatant vessels and submarines as of November 2025. By inventory, the Indian
List of active Indian Navy ships
List_of_active_Indian_Navy_ships
Aftermath of the Russian Navy after the Cold War
of 2026, the Russian Navy is unable to start construction on large surface combatants such as destroyers. The Russian shipbuilding industry also currently
Future_of_the_Russian_Navy
nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the ongoing modernization of the first-rank surface combatant fleet as well as offshore patrol and logistic support fleets. 1 PANG
Future_of_the_French_Navy
Submarine-launched cruise missile/surface-combatant-launched
the end of the Cold War. Considered for both attack submarines and surface combatants, the US Navy was specifically studying the missile for Virginia-class
Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile
Nuclear-Armed_Sea-Launched_Cruise_Missile
American integrated naval weapons system
largest surface combatant warships operated by the JMSDF, and according to Popular Mechanics, they will "arguably [be] the largest deployable surface warships
Aegis_Combat_System
Subsidiary company of BAE Systems
wholly owned subsidiary company of BAE Systems, specialising in naval surface shipbuilding and combat systems integration. One of three divisions of
BAE Systems Maritime – Naval Ships
BAE_Systems_Maritime_–_Naval_Ships
Russian tug boat class
Russian Navy ships Future of the Russian Navy "Project 20180". russianships.info. Retrieved 22 April 2024. "Eight Surface Combatants And Two Submarines
Project_20180_tugboat
Close-in weapon system
carrier USS Coral Sea in 1980. The Navy began placing CIWS systems on non-combatant vessels in 1984. The basis of the system is the 20 mm M61 Vulcan rotary
Phalanx_CIWS
Submarine designed to destroy other ships
designed for the purpose of attacking and sinking other submarines, surface combatants, and merchant vessels. In the Soviet and Russian navies they were
Attack_submarine
Indian Navy's focus
naval vessels by 2035. The Navy's force level could reach up to 230 surface combatants and submarines by 2037 against the current 140 ships including 16
Future_of_the_Indian_Navy
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Some projects, that were not built or future designs are also present. Hengam class Karbala class BH.7 class SR.N6 class
List of naval ship classes of Iran
List_of_naval_ship_classes_of_Iran
List of current ships in the Royal Navy
reportedly unseaworthy. Of the commissioned vessels, fourteen are major surface combatants (two aircraft carriers, six guided missile destroyers and six frigates)
List of active Royal Navy ships
List_of_active_Royal_Navy_ships
US Navy shipboard electronic warfare suite
DDG MOD 2.0 program. USS Pinckney (DDG-91) is the first U.S. Navy surface combatant to receive the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 upgrade. All versions of the SLQ-32,
AN/SLQ-32 electronic warfare suite
AN/SLQ-32_electronic_warfare_suite
Marine gas turbine engine
marine engine, designed with a view to powering the latest naval surface combatants of the partner nations. Developed with government funding input from
Rolls-Royce_WR-21
US Navy unit with aircraft carrier
based on previous experience grouping battleships and other major surface combatants. In World War II, administratively, aircraft carriers were assigned
Carrier_strike_group
American shipbuilding company
S. Navy surface combatants, amphibious warships, and U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutters) Mission Technologies, (U.S. unified combatant command
Huntington_Ingalls_Industries
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FUTURE SURFACE-COMBATANT
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Surname or Lastname
English (Cumbria and Durham)
English (Cumbria and Durham) : variant spelling of Furness.
Male
Swedish
Danish and Swedish form of Scandinavian Tore, TURE means "thunder."
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Nature or beautiful, Figure
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Feature; Future
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Tamil
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Nature or beautiful, Figure
Akruti | ஆகரதி         Â
Male
Swedish
Swedish name derived from Old Norse stúra, STURE means "obstinate."
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Tamil
Future
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
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Indian
Nature or beautiful, Figure
Girl/Female
Tamil
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Nature or beautiful, Figure
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Form
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Irish
Servant of the storm.
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God is Holding
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Team Songs
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Surname or Lastname
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English : variant spelling of Emmett.
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Variant spelling of English Jefferey, probably JEFFREY means "God's peace."Â
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n.
An inclosed place in which heat is produced by the combustion of fuel, as for reducing ores or melting metals, for warming a house, for baking pottery, etc.; as, an iron furnace; a hot-air furnace; a glass furnace; a boiler furnace, etc.
v. t.
To name or call by an appellation added to the original name; to give a surname to.
n.
The act of, or any labor or means employed for, training, disciplining, or refining the moral and intellectual nature of man; as, the culture of the mind.
n.
A magnitude that has length and breadth without thickness; superficies; as, a plane surface; a spherical surface.
a.
The possibilities of the future; -- used especially of prospective success or advancement; as, he had great future before him.
v. i.
That is to be or come hereafter; that will exist at any time after the present; as, the next moment is future, to the present.
a.
A future tense.
n.
A diagram or drawing; made to represent a magnitude or the relation of two or more magnitudes; a surface or space inclosed on all sides; -- called superficial when inclosed by lines, and solid when inclosed by surface; any arrangement made up of points, lines, angles, surfaces, etc.
n.
The exterior part of anything that has length and breadth; one of the limits that bound a solid, esp. the upper face; superficies; the outside; as, the surface of the earth; the surface of a diamond; the surface of the body.
n.
A line resembling a seam; as, the dorsal suture of a legume, which really corresponds to a midrib.
n.
Hence, outward or external appearance.
n.
To throw out, or exhale, as from a furnace; also, to put into a furnace.
n.
The line, or seam, formed by the union of two margins in any part of a plant; as, the ventral suture of a legume.
v. t.
To work over the surface or soil of, as ground, in hunting for gold.
a.
Having a suture or sutures; knit or united together.
n.
A form of machine for dressing the surface of wood, metal, stone, etc.
a.
Time to come; time subsequent to the present (as, the future shall be as the present); collectively, events that are to happen in time to come.
v. t.
To give a surface to; especially, to cause to have a smooth or plain surface; to make smooth or plain.
n.
That part of the side which is terminated by the flank prolonged, and the angle of the nearest bastion.
imp. & p. p.
of Surface