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tender1 (of a sailing vessel) easily keeled over by a wind; crank tender2 Commerce a formal offer to supply specified goods or services at a stated cost or rate tender3 1. a small boat, such as a dinghy, towed or carried by a yacht or ship 2. a vehicle drawn behind a steam locomotive to carry the fuel and water tender [′ten·dər] (mechanical engineering) A vehicle that is attached to a locomotive and carries supplies of fuel and water. (naval architecture) A naval auxiliary ship that serves as a mobile base for repair and limited resupply of other ships. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Eva wondered, but silently followed her guide, little Rose-Leaf, who with tender words passed among the delicate blossoms, pouring dew on their feeble roots, cheering them with her loving words and happy smile. I am rather glad that among them was the gentle and kindly Ik Marvel, whose 'Reveries of a Bachelor' and whose 'Dream Life' the young people of that day were reading with a tender rapture which would not be altogether surprising, I dare say, to the young people of this. Love is generally described, I believe, as the tender passion. |
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