2. To reach or impinge against the bottom, so as to impede free action, as when the point of a cog strikes the bottom of a space between two other cogs, or a piston the end of a cylinder.
BOTTOM
Bot"tom, n. Etym: [OE. botme, perh. corrupt. for button. See Button.]
Defn: A ball or skein of thread; a cocoon. [Obs.]
Silkworms finish their bottoms in . . . fifteen days. Mortimer.
BOTTOM
Bot"tom, v. t.
Defn: To wind round something, as in making a ball of thread. [Obs.] As you unwind her love from him, Lest it should ravel and be good to none, You must provide to bottom it on me. Shak.
BOTTOMED
Bot"tomed, a.
Defn: Having at the bottom, or as a bottom; resting upon a bottom; grounded; — mostly, in composition; as, sharp-bottomed; well- bottomed.
BOTTOM FERMENTATION
Bot"tom fer`men*ta"tion.
Defn: A slow alcoholic fermentation during which the yeast cells collect at the bottom of the fermenting liquid. It takes place at a temperature of 4º - 10º C. (39º - 50ºF.). It is used in making lager beer and wines of low alcohol content but fine bouquet.
BOTTOMLESS
Bot"tom*less, a.