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catadrome|ˈkætədrəʊm| [ad. Gr. κατάδροµος (L. catadromus) a course for exercise, lists, a rope for rope-dancers, f. δρόµος race, course.] †1. A course or lists for tilting. Obs.—o
1623Cockeram, Catadrome, a tilt-yard. 1656Blount Glossogr., Catadrome, a place where they run with horses, for prize; a Tilt-yard. 2. (See quot.)
1656Blount Glossogr., Catadrome, an engine which builders use like a Crane, in lifting up or putting down any great weight. 1874Knight Dict. Mech., Catadrome. |