Defn: To walk fast; to go quickly; to run hastily away. [Colloq. &
Humorous, U.S.]
SCOPARIN
Sco"pa*rin, n. (Chem.)
Defn: A yellow gelatinous or crystalline substance found in broom
(Cytisus scoparius) accompanying sparteïne.
SCOPATE
Sco"pate, a. Etym: [L. scopae, scopa, a broom.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Having the surface closely covered with hairs, like a brush.
-SCOPE -scope (. Etym: [Gr. skopo`s a watcher, spy. See Scope.]
Defn: A combining form usually signifying an instrument for viewing (with the eye) or observing (in any way); as in microscope, telescope, altoscope, anemoscope.
SCOPE Scope, n. Etym: [It. scopo, L. scopos a mark, aim, Gr. skopo`s, a watcher, mark, aim; akin to spy. Cf. Skeptic, Bishop.]
1. That at which one aims; the thing or end to which the mind directs its view; that which is purposed to be reached or accomplished; hence, ultimate design, aim, or purpose; intention; drift; object. "Shooting wide, do miss the marked scope." Spenser. Your scope is as mine own, So to enforce or quality the laws As to your soul seems good. Shak. The scope of all their pleading against man's authority, is to overthrow such laws and constitutions in the church. Hooker.
2. Room or opportunity for free outlook or aim; space for action; amplitude of opportunity; free course or vent; liberty; range of view; intent, or action. Give him line and scope. Shak. In the fate and fortunes of the human race, scope is given to the operation of laws which man must always fail to discern the reasons of. I. Taylor. Excuse me if I have given too much scope to the reflections which have arisen in my mind. Burke. An intellectual cultivation of no moderate depth or scope. Hawthorne.