01 v. t. To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out; as, to describe a circle by the compasses; a torch waved ab…
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Described; p. pr. & vb. n.
Describing
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1.
To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out; as, to describe a circle by the compasses; a torch waved about the head in such a way as to describe a circle.
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To represent by words written or spoken; to give an account of; to make known to others by words or signs; as, the geographer describes countries and cities.
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To distribute into parts, groups, or classes; to mark off; to class.[Obs.]“Passed through the land, and described it by cities into seven parts in a book.” — Josh. xviii. 9.