4. (Arch.)
Defn: That part of a pedestal included between base and cornice; the dado.
5. (Mach.) (a) A metal or plate (often one of a pair) so cut or shaped as to give a certain desired form to, or impress any desired device on, an object or surface, by pressure or by a blow; used in forging metals, coining, striking up sheet metal, etc. (b) A perforated block, commonly of hardened steel used in connection with a punch, for punching holes, as through plates, or blanks from plates, or for forming cups or capsules, as from sheet metal, by drawing. (c) A hollow internally threaded screw-cutting tool, made in one piece or composed of several parts, for forming screw threads on bolts, etc.; one of the separate parts which make up such a tool. Cutting die (Mech.), a thin, deep steel frame, sharpened to a cutting edge, for cutting out articles from leather, cloth, paper, etc. — The die is cast, the hazard must be run; the step is taken, and it is too late to draw back; the last chance is taken.
DIECIAN; DIECIOUS
Di*e"cian, a., Di*e"cious, a. (Bot.)
Defn: See Dioecian, and Dioecious.
DIEDRAL
Di*e"dral, a.
Defn: The same as Dihedral.
DIEGESIS
Di`e*ge"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.
Defn: A narrative or history; a recital or relation.
DIELECTRIC
Di`e*lec"tric, n. Etym: [Pref. dia- + electric.] (Elec.)