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One of the thills or shafts of a carriage. |
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To make full; to supply with as much as can be held or
contained; to put or pour into, till no more can be received; to occupy
the whole capacity of. |
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To furnish an abudant supply to; to furnish with as mush as
is desired or desirable; to occupy the whole of; to swarm in or
overrun. |
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To fill or supply fully with food; to feed; to satisfy. |
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To possess and perform the duties of; to officiate in, as an
incumbent; to occupy; to hold; as, a king fills a throne; the president
fills the office of chief magistrate; the speaker of the House fills
the chair. |
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To supply with an incumbent; as, to fill an office or a
vacancy. |
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To press and dilate, as a sail; as, the wind filled the
sails. |
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To trim (a yard) so that the wind shall blow on the after
side of the sails. |
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To make an embankment in, or raise the level of (a low
place), with earth or gravel. |
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To become full; to have the whole capacity occupied; to
have an abundant supply; to be satiated; as, corn fills well in a warm
season; the sail fills with the wind. |
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To fill a cup or glass for drinking. |
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A full supply, as much as supplies want; as much as gives
complete satisfaction. |