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2. (Elec.) A mode of arranging the separate parts of a circuit by connecting them successively end to end to form a single path for the current; -- opposed to parallel. The parts so arranged are said to be in series.

3. (Com.) A parcel of rough diamonds of assorted qualities.

Series dynamo. (Elec.) (a) A series-wound dynamo. (b) A dynamo running in series with another or others.

Series motor. (Elec.) (a) A series-wound motor. (b) A motor capable of being used in a series circuit.

Series turns. (Elec.) The turns in a series circuit.

Series winding. (Elec.) A winding in which the armature coil and the field-magnet coil are in series with the external circuits; -- opposed to shunt winding. -- Se"ries-wound`, a.

Ser`i*graph (?), n. [L. sericum silk + E. -graph.] An autographic device to test the strength of raw silk.

Se`ro*ther"a*py (?), n. (Med.) (a) Serum-therapy. (b) The whey cure.

Se"rum-ther`a*py (?), n. (Med.) The treatment of disease by the injection of blood serum from immune animals.

{ Serv"ice cap or hat }. (Mil.) A cap or hat worn by officers or enlisted men when full-dress uniform, or dress uniform, is not worn. In the United States army the service cap is round, about 3½ inches high, flat-topped, with a visor. The service hat is of soft felt of khaki color, with broad brim and high crown, creased down the middle.

Service uniform. (Mil. & Nav.) The uniform prescribed in regulations for active or routine service, in distinction from dress, full dress, etc. In the United States army it is of olive-drab woolen or khaki-colored cotton, with all metal attachments of dull-finish bronze, with the exceptional of insignia of rank, which are of gold or silver finish.

Ser`vo-mo"tor (?), n. [Sometimes erroneously spelt serro-motor.] [F. servo-moteur. See Serf; Motor.] (Mach.) A relay apparatus; specif.: (a) An auxiliary motor, regulated by a hand lever, for quickly and easily moving the reversing gear of a large marine engine into any desired position indicated by that of the hand lever, which controls the valve of the motor. (b) In a Whitehead torpedo, a compressed-air motor, for moving the rudders so as to correct deviations from the course.

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Set, n. 1. (Textiles) Any of various standards of measurement of the fineness of cloth; specif., the number of reeds in one inch and the number of threads in each reed. The exact meaning varies according to the location where it is used. Sometimes written sett.

2. A stone, commonly of granite, shaped like a short brick and usually somewhat larger than one, used for street paving. Commonly written sett.

3. Camber of a curved roofing tile.

4. The manner, state, or quality of setting or fitting; fit; as, the set of a coat. [Colloq.]

Set chisel. (Mech.) A kind of chisel or punch, variously shaped, with a broad flat end, used for stripping off rivet heads, etc.

Set`ting-up" ex"er*cise. Any one of a series of gymnastic exercises used, as in drilling recruits, for the purpose of giving an erect carriage, supple muscles, and an easy control of the limbs.

Shack, n. [Cf. Shack, v. i.] A hut; a shanty; a cabin. [Colloq.]

These miserable shacks are so low that their occupants cannot stand erect.

D. C. Worcester.

Shade (?), v. i. [See Shade, n.] To undergo or exhibit minute difference or variation, as of color, meaning, expression, etc.; to pass by slight changes; -- used chiefly with a preposition, as into, away, off.

This small group will be most conveniently treated with the emotional division, into which it shades.

Edmund Gurney.

{ ||Shai"tan, ||Shei"tan } (?), n. [Written also sheytan.] [Hind. shaitn, fr. Ar. shain.] 1. Among Mohammedans: (a) An evil spirit; the evil one; the devil. (b) One of bad disposition; a fiend. [Colloq.]

2. (Meteor.) A dust storm. [India]

||Shak"u*do" (?), n. [Jap.] An alloy of copper, invented by the Japanese, having a very dark blue color approaching black.