Converse of object

• vary: In addition, there is a constant stream of Latin Americanists who visit the Center for periods of varying length.

• swim: I would experiment on the average times it takes swimmers to swim 20 lengths.

• calculate: The Influence of Tree Canopy An often overlooked point when calculating tree shadow lengths is the radial distance of the crown spread.

Adjective modifier

• focal: A convex lens has a focal length of 150 mm.

• entire: Apply the varnish in the direction of the grain to a couple of boards at a time along their entire length.

• maximum: Maximum length for any article is usually 500 words.

• average: Average length of stay in hospital over the 2 years = 4 nights.

• total: The head is roughly a third of the total body length, with a small mouth fronted by large fused teeth.

• overall: Footing a ladder is only considered to be effective for ladders of not more than 6 meters in overall length.

Modifies a noun

• polymorphism: The AFLP ( amplified fragment length polymorphism ) method selectively amplifies restriction fragments from total genomic DNA.

• portrait: Full length portrait of two Kachin women standing in front of a wooden fence.

Noun used with modifier

• stride: Power is required to sprint, the greater the leg power the greater the stride length.

• arm: At arms length try pouring water into a glass or bringing two pencil ends on top of each.

• vector: Home Figure 5-1 shows vector data register numbers, sizes, and maximum vector lengths.

• knee: School type black trousers or school type knee length skirt.

• shoulder: Erin is described as being around 5 feet 9 tall, of medium build, she has blue eyes and shoulder length hair.

Possessives

• arm: Light them at arm's length, using a taper.

Preposition: of

• stay: Average length of stay in hospital over the 2 years = 4 nights.

• rope: After a long delay Blondin finally emerged, climbed up and quickly ran the hundred yard length of rope.

• string: In all such strings, the zeroth element defines the length of the string.