Defn: An instrument for measuring the angle through which a ship rolls or pitches at sea.
OSCILLOSCOPE
Os*cil"lo*scope, n. [L. oscillare to swing + -scope.] (Elec.)
Defn: An instrument for showing visually the changes in a varying current; an oscillograph.
OSCINE
Os"cine, a. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Relating to the Oscines.
OSCINES
Os"ci*nes, n. pl. Etym: [L. oscen, -inis.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Singing birds; a group of the Passeres, having numerous syringeal muscles, conferring musical ability.
OSCINIAN
Os*cin"i*an, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of the Oscines, or singing birds.
OSCINIAN
Os*cin"i*an, n. (Zoöl.)