the act of looking or seeing or observing | the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface |
graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept | (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting |
the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) |
outward appearance | the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground |
purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of' | a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused |
the visual percept of a region | a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) |
a way of regarding situations or topics etc. | a rational motive for a belief or action |
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | the solid part of the earth's surface |
a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) |
the range of the eye | a relation that provides the foundation for something |
| the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface |