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toughen (steel or glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling; "temper glass"

a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; "his temper was well known to all his employees"

adjust the pitch (of pianos)

toughen (steel or glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling; "temper glass"

a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; "his temper was well known to all his employees"

adjust the pitch (of pianos)

To mingle in due proportion; to prepare by combining; to modify, as by adding some new element; to qualify, as by an ingredient; hence, to soften; to mollify; to assuage; to soothe; to calm.

To fit together; to adjust; to accomodate.

To bring to a proper degree of hardness; as, to temper iron or steel.

To govern; to manage.

To moisten to a proper consistency and stir thoroughly, as clay for making brick, loam for molding, etc.

The state of any compound substance which results from the mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities; just combination; as, the temper of mortar.

Constitution of body; temperament; in old writers, the mixture or relative proportion of the four humors, blood, choler, phlegm, and melancholy.

Disposition of mind; the constitution of the mind, particularly with regard to the passions and affections; as, a calm temper; a hasty temper; a fretful temper.

Calmness of mind; moderation; equanimity; composure; as, to keep one's temper.

The state of a metal or other substance, especially as to its hardness, produced by some process of heating or cooling; as, the temper of iron or steel.

Middle state or course; mean; medium.

Milk of lime, or other substance, employed in the process formerly used to clarify sugar.

To accord; to agree; to act and think in conformity.

To have or get a proper or desired state or quality; to grow soft and pliable.

Heat of mind or passion; irritation; proneness to anger; - in a reproachful sense.

To mingle in due proportion; to prepare by combining; to modify, as by adding some new element; to qualify, as by an ingredient; hence, to soften; to mollify; to assuage; to soothe; to calm.

To fit together; to adjust; to accomodate.

To bring to a proper degree of hardness; as, to temper iron or steel.

To govern; to manage.

To moisten to a proper consistency and stir thoroughly, as clay for making brick, loam for molding, etc.

The state of any compound substance which results from the mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities; just combination; as, the temper of mortar.

Constitution of body; temperament; in old writers, the mixture or relative proportion of the four humors, blood, choler, phlegm, and melancholy.

Disposition of mind; the constitution of the mind, particularly with regard to the passions and affections; as, a calm temper; a hasty temper; a fretful temper.

Calmness of mind; moderation; equanimity; composure; as, to keep one's temper.

The state of a metal or other substance, especially as to its hardness, produced by some process of heating or cooling; as, the temper of iron or steel.

Middle state or course; mean; medium.

Milk of lime, or other substance, employed in the process formerly used to clarify sugar.

To accord; to agree; to act and think in conformity.

To have or get a proper or desired state or quality; to grow soft and pliable.

Heat of mind or passion; irritation; proneness to anger; - in a reproachful sense.

To change or regulate; to soften; as, to temper a rebuke with a smile; make gentle; to mix to the proper degree of firmness or softness, as clay; bring to a proper degree of toughness or hardness; as, to temper steel.

State of a metal as to its hardness or toughness; the degree of firmness or softness in a properly proportioned mixture, as of clay or mortar; mental disposition; as, a mild temper; mood; readiness to anger; self-control.

To mix in due proportion: to modify by mixture: to moderate: to soften: to bring to a proper degree of hardness, as a metal.

Due mixture or balance of different or contrary qualities: state of a metal as to hardness, etc.: constitution of the body: state of mind, esp. with regard to feelings: passion: calmness or moderation.

Due mixture; state of a metal as to hardness; constitution of the mind with respect to passion; anger.

To mix in due proportion; modify; moderate; bring to a proper degree of hardness.

To mix in due proportion; modify; moderate; mitigate; calm; adjust.

To bring (a metal) to a certain degree of hardness.

Passion; irritation.

Disposition.

Self - command; calmness.

The condition of a metal as regards hardness and brittleness.

n. Due mixture of different qualities; just combination;-constitution of body; temperament ;-disposition of mind ; constitution of; the mind, particularly with regard to the passions and affections ;-calmness or soundness of mind ; moderation ;-heat of mind or passion ; proneness to anger; irritation ; irritability; -middle course; medium; a mean state of a metal or other substance, especially as to its hardness, produced by some process of heating or cooling.