Vhook (vehuk)

In steam-engines, a gab at the end of an eccentric-rod, with long jaws shaped like the letter V. vi, vi-apple (vē, vē ́ap"l), n. [Tahitian vi (Vitian wi ) + E. apple.] The Tahiti apple, Spon dias dulcis. v. i. An abbreviation of verb intransitive. 6744 form.] An extensive bridge, consisting strictly of a series of arches of masonry, erected for the purpose of conducting a road or a railway over a valley or a district of low level, or over existing channels of communication, where an embankment would be impracticable or inexpedient; more widely, any elevated roadway for which artificial constructions of timber, iron, bricks, or stonework are established. Compare aqueduct.