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any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons

the combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system

any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons

the combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system

A plat; a plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern. Used also figuratively.

A place laid out after a model.

Any flat or horizontal surface; especially, one that is raised above some particular level, as a framework of timber or boards horizontally joined so as to form a roof, or a raised floor, or portion of a floor; a landing; a dais; a stage, for speakers, performers, or workmen; a standing place.

A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine. See Orlop.

To place on a platform.

To form a plan of; to model; to lay out.

A plat; a plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern. Used also figuratively.

A place laid out after a model.

Any flat or horizontal surface; especially, one that is raised above some particular level, as a framework of timber or boards horizontally joined so as to form a roof, or a raised floor, or portion of a floor; a landing; a dais; a stage, for speakers, performers, or workmen; a standing place.

A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine. See Orlop.

To place on a platform.

To form a plan of; to model; to lay out.

A floor of wood, stone, etc., raised above the level of the ground or of the main floor; the place where guns are mounted on a fortress or battery; a political program or policy.

A raised level scaffolding: (mil.) an elevated floor for cannon: a statement of principles to which a body of men declare their adhesion.

Floor of boards; terrace.

A raised floor or surface.

A statement of principles, as of a party.

n. [English] A frame-work of timber or boards horizontally joined, so as to form a conspicuous or elevated standing place;—the sketch of any object delineated horizontally;—an elevated ground or floor of earth or stone on which artillery is planted;—a terrace or walk in front of a castle, fort, & c.;—an equal position or standing; possession of equal right or privilege;—the groundwork of a plan or design; basis of a scheme;—the programme of opinions or principles which a political candidate or party adopt as a ground of public action;—the raised part of a hall or place of public meeting on which the chairman and speakers stand;—the landing place at a railway station.