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ic·tus (iktəs)

noun pl. -·tuses or -·tus

  1. rhythmic or metrical stress, or accent
  2. Med. a convulsion, stroke, or sudden attack

Etymology: L, a blow, stroke, metrical stress < pp. of icere, to strike, hit, beat < IE base *aik-, *ik-, spear, to strike with a sharp weapon > Gr aichmē, a spear

ictus Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • steamboat: Steamboat Ictus is 55ft long and 7ft beam. draft approximately 2ft 9 ins and air draft just under 5ft.

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