| Express (express) |
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| a. | ( ks*prs") |
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| Ex*press" |
| [F. exprès, L. expressus, p. p. of
exprimere to express; ex. out + premere To
press. See Press.] |
Exactly
representing; exact.
Directly and distinctly stated; declared
in terms; not implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by
intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express consent;
an express statement.
Intended for a particular purpose;
relating to an express; sent on a particular errand; dispatched with
special speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used
adverbially.
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| Express (express) |
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| n. | |
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| Ex*press" |
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A clear
image or representation; an expression; a plain declaration.
A messenger sent on a special errand; a
courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or
system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or
parcels; also, a railway train for transporting passengers or goods
with speed and punctuality.
An express office.
That which is sent by an express messenger
or message.
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| Express (express) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Ex*press" |
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To
press or squeeze out; as, to express the juice of grapes, or
of apples; hence, to extort; to elicit.
To make or offer a representation of; to
show by a copy or likeness; to represent; to resemble.
To give a true impression of; to represent
and make known; to manifest plainly; to show in general; to exhibit,
as an opinion or feeling, by a look, gesture, and esp. by language;
to declare; to utter; to tell.
To make known the opinions or feelings of;
to declare what is in the mind of; to show (one's self); to cause to
appear; -- used reflexively.
To denote; to designate.
To send by express messenger; to forward
by special opportunity, or through the medium of an express; as, to
express a package.
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