Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act or process of devouring or consuming.
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Examples
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Unfortunately, the rest of the galaxy believes this pilgrimage will set off a catastrophic devourment, whereby the Void will engulf the rest of the stars n the galaxy.
Peter F Hamilton Interview Mark 2008
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This attempt, it is feared, will bring about a new devourment phase that may destroy the entire galaxy.
Archive 2009-05-01 2009
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The Void, it turns out, periodically expands in what is called a "devourment phase," destroying everything in its path.
Archive 2009-05-01 2009
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He has to stop and breathe with his arms out at his side between furious bouts of devourment.
Just before my trip to Austin, I'm writing in a Starbucks and see this... 2008
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He has to stop and breathe with his arms out at his side between furious bouts of devourment.
Archive 2008-08-01 2008
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In the hungry light of the houseboat he could see the fiery ravishment of her legs and belly; he could smell the other man, and her devourment of him.
Tours of the Black Clock Steve Erickson 2008
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Just after the Second Dreamer ended his contact with the Skylord, the Void began a devourment phase.
The Dreaming Void Hamilton, Peter F. 2007
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“Do you think the next galaxy along will mount a Restoration project for all the species which the Void devourment phase exterminates?”
The Dreaming Void Hamilton, Peter F. 2007
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Their entry to the Void will provoke a massive devourment phase.
The Dreaming Void Hamilton, Peter F. 2007
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They were Raiel-built; a ‘defence system’ in case a Void devourment phase broke through the Wall.
The Dreaming Void Hamilton, Peter F. 2007
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