Home(?), a.1.Of or pertaining to one's dwelling or country; domestic; not foreign; as home manufactures; home comforts.
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2.Close; personal; pointed; as, a home thrust.
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3.(Games)In various games, the ultimate point aimed at in a progress; goal; as: (a)(Baseball)The plate at which the batter stands; same as home base and home plate.(b)(Lacrosse)The place of a player in front of an opponent's goal; also, the player.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Home baseorHome plate(Baseball), the base at which the batter stands when batting, and which is the last base to be reached in scoring a run. -- Home farm, grounds, etc., the farm, grounds, etc., adjacent to the residence of the owner. -- Home lot, an inclosed plot on which the owner's home stands.[U. S.] -- Home rule, rule or government of an appendent or dependent country, as to all local and internal legislation, by means of a governing power vested in the people within the country itself, in contradistinction to a government established by the dominant country; as, home rule in Ireland. Also used adjectively; as, home-rule members of Parliament. -- Home ruler, one who favors or advocates home rule. -- Home stretch(Sport.), that part of a race course between the last curve and the winning post. -- Home thrust, a well directed or effective thrust; one that wounds in a vital part; hence, in controversy, a personal attack.
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home(hōm), v. i.1.To return home.
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2.To proceed toward an object or location intended as a target; -- of missiles which can change course in flight under internal or external control; usually used with in on; as, the missile homed in on the radar site.
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3.[fig.]To arrive at or get closer to an object sought or an intended goal; used with in on; as, the repairman quickly homed in on the cause of the malfunction.
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Searchable database of properties. Provides a facility for its users to advertise their property for private sale.
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The Council of Mortgage Lenders
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O2
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Welcome to the Home Office | Home Office
Site for the UK government department dealing with law, public order, public safety, immigration, fire, passports, prisons and the police among others. Includes detailed ...
www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Home
The official body for inspecting schools. Provides links to school reports and official publications as well as a FAQ and contact details.
www.ofsted.gov.uk
UKTV Home
Includes programme information on UKTV channels: UK Gold and UKG2 (classic shows), UK Drama, UK Style (home and garden), UK Food, UK Documentary, UK History, UK People (cars and ...
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Home
Site offering details about the Group, and with links to constituent housing associations.
www.homegroup.org.uk
UK Border Agency | Home Page
Home Office advice on all matters relating to immigration, permission to stay, work permits, citizenship, and asylum. Includes application forms and legislation.
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
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Order BT broadband, phone lines, mobile phones, IT services and a complete range of telecom products and services for your home or business. View and pay your bill online.
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