Martin
    n 1: French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
         [syn: Martin, St. Martin]
    2: United States actor and comedian (born in 1945) [syn:
       Martin, Steve Martin]
    3: United States actress (1913-1990) [syn: Martin, Mary
       Martin]
    4: United States singer (1917-1995) [syn: Martin, Dean
       Martin, Dino Paul Crocetti]
    5: any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail
       and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas

Martin \Mar"tin\, n. (Stone Working) [Etymol. uncertain.]
   A perforated stone-faced runner for grinding.
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Martin \Mar"tin\, n. [F. martin, from the proper name Martin.
   Cf. Martlet.] (Zool.)
   One of several species of swallows, usually having the tail
   less deeply forked than the tail of the common swallows.
   [Written also marten.]
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   Note: The American purple martin, or bee martin (Progne
         subis or Progne purpurea), and the European house
         martin, or window martin (Hirundo urbica or
         Chelidon urbica), are the best known species.
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   Bank martin.
   (a) The bank swallow. See under Bank.
   (b) The fairy martin. See under Fairy.

   Bee martin.
   (a) The purple martin.
   (b) The kingbird.

   Sand martin, the bank swallow.
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Tree \Tree\ (tr[=e]), n. [OE. tree, tre, treo, AS. tre['o],
   tre['o]w, tree, wood; akin to OFries. tr[=e], OS. treo, trio,
   Icel. tr[=e], Dan. trae, Sw. tr[aum], tr[aum]d, Goth. triu,
   Russ. drevo, W. derw an oak, Ir. darag, darog, Gr. dry^s a
   tree, oak, do`ry a beam, spear shaft, spear, Skr. dru tree,
   wood, d[=a]ru wood. [root]63, 241. Cf. Dryad, Germander,
   Tar, n., Trough.]
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   1. (Bot.) Any perennial woody plant of considerable size
      (usually over twenty feet high) and growing with a single
      trunk.
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   Note: The kind of tree referred to, in any particular case,
         is often indicated by a modifying word; as forest tree,
         fruit tree, palm tree, apple tree, pear tree, etc.
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   2. Something constructed in the form of, or considered as
      resembling, a tree, consisting of a stem, or stock, and
      branches; as, a genealogical tree.
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   3. A piece of timber, or something commonly made of timber;
      -- used in composition, as in axletree, boottree,
      chesstree, crosstree, whiffletree, and the like.
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   4. A cross or gallows; as Tyburn tree.
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            [Jesus] whom they slew and hanged on a tree. --Acts
                                                  x. 39.
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   5. Wood; timber. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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            In a great house ben not only vessels of gold and of
            silver but also of tree and of earth. --Wyclif (2
                                                  Tim. ii. 20).
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   6. (Chem.) A mass of crystals, aggregated in arborescent
      forms, obtained by precipitation of a metal from solution.
      See Lead tree, under Lead.
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   Tree bear (Zool.), the raccoon. [Local, U. S.]

   Tree beetle (Zool.) any one of numerous species of beetles
      which feed on the leaves of trees and shrubs, as the May
      beetles, the rose beetle, the rose chafer, and the
      goldsmith beetle.

   Tree bug (Zool.), any one of numerous species of
      hemipterous insects which live upon, and suck the sap of,
      trees and shrubs. They belong to Arma, Pentatoma,
      Rhaphigaster, and allied genera.

   Tree cat (Zool.), the common paradoxure (Paradoxurus
      musang).

   Tree clover (Bot.), a tall kind of melilot (Melilotus
      alba). See Melilot.

   Tree crab (Zool.), the purse crab. See under Purse.

   Tree creeper (Zool.), any one of numerous species of
      arboreal creepers belonging to Certhia, Climacteris,
      and allied genera. See Creeper, 3.

   Tree cricket (Zool.), a nearly white arboreal American
      cricket (Ecanthus niv[oe]us) which is noted for its loud
      stridulation; -- called also white cricket.

   Tree crow (Zool.), any one of several species of Old World
      crows belonging to Crypsirhina and allied genera,
      intermediate between the true crows and the jays. The tail
      is long, and the bill is curved and without a tooth.

   Tree dove (Zool.) any one of several species of East Indian
      and Asiatic doves belonging to Macropygia and allied
      genera. They have long and broad tails, are chiefly
      arboreal in their habits, and feed mainly on fruit.

   Tree duck (Zool.), any one of several species of ducks
      belonging to Dendrocygna and allied genera. These ducks
      have a long and slender neck and a long hind toe. They are
      arboreal in their habits, and are found in the tropical
      parts of America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

   Tree fern (Bot.), an arborescent fern having a straight
      trunk, sometimes twenty or twenty-five feet high, or even
      higher, and bearing a cluster of fronds at the top. Most
      of the existing species are tropical.

   Tree fish (Zool.), a California market fish (Sebastichthys
      serriceps).

   Tree frog. (Zool.)
      (a) Same as Tree toad.
      (b) Any one of numerous species of Old World frogs
          belonging to Chiromantis, Rhacophorus, and allied
          genera of the family Ranidae. Their toes are
          furnished with suckers for adhesion. The flying frog
          (see under Flying) is an example.

   Tree goose (Zool.), the bernicle goose.

   Tree hopper (Zool.), any one of numerous species of small
      leaping hemipterous insects which live chiefly on the
      branches and twigs of trees, and injure them by sucking
      the sap. Many of them are very odd in shape, the prothorax
      being often prolonged upward or forward in the form of a
      spine or crest.

   Tree jobber (Zool.), a woodpecker. [Obs.]

   Tree kangaroo. (Zool.) See Kangaroo.

   Tree lark (Zool.), the tree pipit. [Prov. Eng.]

   Tree lizard (Zool.), any one of a group of Old World
      arboreal lizards (formerly grouped as the Dendrosauria)
      comprising the chameleons; also applied to various lizards
      belonging to the families Agamidae or Iguanidae,
      especially those of the genus Urosaurus, such as the
      lined tree lizard (Urosaurus ornatus) of the
      southwestern U.S.

   Tree lobster. (Zool.) Same as Tree crab, above.

   Tree louse (Zool.), any aphid; a plant louse.

   Tree moss. (Bot.)
      (a) Any moss or lichen growing on trees.
      (b) Any species of moss in the form of a miniature tree.
          

   Tree mouse (Zool.), any one of several species of African
      mice of the subfamily Dendromyinae. They have long claws
      and habitually live in trees.

   Tree nymph, a wood nymph. See Dryad.

   Tree of a saddle, a saddle frame.

   Tree of heaven (Bot.), an ornamental tree (Ailantus
      glandulosus) having long, handsome pinnate leaves, and
      greenish flowers of a disagreeable odor.

   Tree of life (Bot.), a tree of the genus Thuja; arbor
      vitae.

   Tree onion (Bot.), a species of garlic (Allium
      proliferum) which produces bulbs in place of flowers, or
      among its flowers.

   Tree oyster (Zool.), a small American oyster (Ostrea
      folium) which adheres to the roots of the mangrove tree;
      -- called also raccoon oyster.

   Tree pie (Zool.), any species of Asiatic birds of the genus
      Dendrocitta. The tree pies are allied to the magpie.

   Tree pigeon (Zool.), any one of numerous species of
      longwinged arboreal pigeons native of Asia, Africa, and
      Australia, and belonging to Megaloprepia, Carpophaga,
      and allied genera.

   Tree pipit. (Zool.) See under Pipit.

   Tree porcupine (Zool.), any one of several species of
      Central and South American arboreal porcupines belonging
      to the genera Chaetomys and Sphingurus. They have an
      elongated and somewhat prehensile tail, only four toes on
      the hind feet, and a body covered with short spines mixed
      with bristles. One South American species (Sphingurus
      villosus) is called also couiy; another (Sphingurus
      prehensilis) is called also c[oe]ndou.

   Tree rat (Zool.), any one of several species of large
      ratlike West Indian rodents belonging to the genera
      Capromys and Plagiodon. They are allied to the
      porcupines.

   Tree serpent (Zool.), a tree snake.

   Tree shrike (Zool.), a bush shrike.

   Tree snake (Zool.), any one of numerous species of snakes
      of the genus Dendrophis. They live chiefly among the
      branches of trees, and are not venomous.

   Tree sorrel (Bot.), a kind of sorrel (Rumex Lunaria)
      which attains the stature of a small tree, and bears
      greenish flowers. It is found in the Canary Islands and
      Tenerife.

   Tree sparrow (Zool.) any one of several species of small
      arboreal sparrows, especially the American tree sparrow
      (Spizella monticola), and the common European species
      (Passer montanus).

   Tree swallow (Zool.), any one of several species of
      swallows of the genus Hylochelidon which lay their eggs
      in holes in dead trees. They inhabit Australia and
      adjacent regions. Called also martin in Australia.

   Tree swift (Zool.), any one of several species of swifts of
      the genus Dendrochelidon which inhabit the East Indies
      and Southern Asia.

   Tree tiger (Zool.), a leopard.

   Tree toad (Zool.), any one of numerous species of
      amphibians belonging to Hyla and allied genera of the
      family Hylidae. They are related to the common frogs and
      toads, but have the tips of the toes expanded into suckers
      by means of which they cling to the bark and leaves of
      trees. Only one species (Hyla arborea) is found in
      Europe, but numerous species occur in America and
      Australia. The common tree toad of the Northern United
      States (Hyla versicolor) is noted for the facility with
      which it changes its colors. Called also tree frog. See
      also Piping frog, under Piping, and Cricket frog,
      under Cricket.

   Tree warbler (Zool.), any one of several species of
      arboreal warblers belonging to Phylloscopus and allied
      genera.

   Tree wool (Bot.), a fine fiber obtained from the leaves of
      pine trees.
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Martin -- U.S. County in Kentucky
   Population (2000):    12578
   Housing Units (2000): 5551
   Land area (2000):     230.699702 sq. miles (597.509461 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    0.110129 sq. miles (0.285233 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    230.809831 sq. miles (597.794694 sq. km)
   Located within:       Kentucky (KY), FIPS 21
   Location:             37.835910 N, 82.515848 W
   Headwords:
    Martin
    Martin, KY
    Martin County
    Martin County, KY

Martin -- U.S. County in Indiana
   Population (2000):    10369
   Housing Units (2000): 4729
   Land area (2000):     336.136235 sq. miles (870.588814 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    4.391523 sq. miles (11.373992 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    340.527758 sq. miles (881.962806 sq. km)
   Located within:       Indiana (IN), FIPS 18
   Location:             38.724504 N, 86.833305 W
   Headwords:
    Martin
    Martin, IN
    Martin County
    Martin County, IN

Martin -- U.S. County in Minnesota
   Population (2000):    21802
   Housing Units (2000): 9800
   Land area (2000):     709.344871 sq. miles (1837.194705 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    20.210480 sq. miles (52.344900 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    729.555351 sq. miles (1889.539605 sq. km)
   Located within:       Minnesota (MN), FIPS 27
   Location:             43.676952 N, 94.537076 W
   Headwords:
    Martin
    Martin, MN
    Martin County
    Martin County, MN

Martin -- U.S. County in North Carolina
   Population (2000):    25593
   Housing Units (2000): 10930
   Land area (2000):     461.174653 sq. miles (1194.436818 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    0.317456 sq. miles (0.822206 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    461.492109 sq. miles (1195.259024 sq. km)
   Located within:       North Carolina (NC), FIPS 37
   Location:             35.838330 N, 77.123835 W
   Headwords:
    Martin
    Martin, NC
    Martin County
    Martin County, NC

Martin -- U.S. County in Texas
   Population (2000):    4746
   Housing Units (2000): 1898
   Land area (2000):     914.784957 sq. miles (2369.282061 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    0.837712 sq. miles (2.169665 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    915.622669 sq. miles (2371.451726 sq. km)
   Located within:       Texas (TX), FIPS 48
   Location:             32.259437 N, 101.888785 W
   Headwords:
    Martin
    Martin, TX
    Martin County
    Martin County, TX

Martin -- U.S. County in Florida
   Population (2000):    126731
   Housing Units (2000): 65471
   Land area (2000):     555.615604 sq. miles (1439.037748 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    197.177314 sq. miles (510.686877 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    752.792918 sq. miles (1949.724625 sq. km)
   Located within:       Florida (FL), FIPS 12
   Location:             27.132403 N, 80.255862 W
   Headwords:
    Martin
    Martin, FL
    Martin County
    Martin County, FL

Martin, ND -- U.S. city in North Dakota
   Population (2000):    96
   Housing Units (2000): 48
   Land area (2000):     0.087694 sq. miles (0.227127 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    0.087694 sq. miles (0.227127 sq. km)
   FIPS code:            51060
   Located within:       North Dakota (ND), FIPS 38
   Location:             47.826776 N, 100.114868 W
   ZIP Codes (1990):     58758
   Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
   Headwords:
    Martin, ND
    Martin

Martin, GA -- U.S. town in Georgia
   Population (2000):    311
   Housing Units (2000): 153
   Land area (2000):     1.496823 sq. miles (3.876754 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    1.496823 sq. miles (3.876754 sq. km)
   FIPS code:            50008
   Located within:       Georgia (GA), FIPS 13
   Location:             34.486662 N, 83.185656 W
   ZIP Codes (1990):     30557
   Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
   Headwords:
    Martin, GA
    Martin

Martin, SD -- U.S. city in South Dakota
   Population (2000):    1106
   Housing Units (2000): 480
   Land area (2000):     0.913683 sq. miles (2.366427 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    0.913683 sq. miles (2.366427 sq. km)
   FIPS code:            41100
   Located within:       South Dakota (SD), FIPS 46
   Location:             43.174923 N, 101.734287 W
   ZIP Codes (1990):    
   Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
   Headwords:
    Martin, SD
    Martin

Martin, KY -- U.S. city in Kentucky
   Population (2000):    633
   Housing Units (2000): 339
   Land area (2000):     0.466301 sq. miles (1.207715 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    0.466301 sq. miles (1.207715 sq. km)
   FIPS code:            50286
   Located within:       Kentucky (KY), FIPS 21
   Location:             37.567791 N, 82.759465 W
   ZIP Codes (1990):    
   Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
   Headwords:
    Martin, KY
    Martin

Martin, TN -- U.S. city in Tennessee
   Population (2000):    10515
   Housing Units (2000): 4106
   Land area (2000):     12.386567 sq. miles (32.081059 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    0.037985 sq. miles (0.098381 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    12.424552 sq. miles (32.179440 sq. km)
   FIPS code:            46240
   Located within:       Tennessee (TN), FIPS 47
   Location:             36.341836 N, 88.851647 W
   ZIP Codes (1990):     38237
   Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
   Headwords:
    Martin, TN
    Martin

Martin, LA -- U.S. village in Louisiana
   Population (2000):    625
   Housing Units (2000): 249
   Land area (2000):     11.573826 sq. miles (29.976071 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    0.035609 sq. miles (0.092226 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    11.609435 sq. miles (30.068297 sq. km)
   FIPS code:            48925
   Located within:       Louisiana (LA), FIPS 22
   Location:             32.099290 N, 93.218495 W
   ZIP Codes (1990):    
   Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
   Headwords:
    Martin, LA
    Martin

Martin, MI -- U.S. village in Michigan
   Population (2000):    435
   Housing Units (2000): 181
   Land area (2000):     0.874770 sq. miles (2.265644 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    0.874770 sq. miles (2.265644 sq. km)
   FIPS code:            51980
   Located within:       Michigan (MI), FIPS 26
   Location:             42.537162 N, 85.637496 W
   ZIP Codes (1990):     49070
   Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
   Headwords:
    Martin, MI
    Martin