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cold-iron

cold-iron  v.— «However, said Chavdarian, if the ocean-going ships that now call at the port are required to “cold iron,” that is, completely shut down all boilers while in port and rely on shore-side electric power for lights...

sweater puppy

sweater puppy  n.pl.— «Evil abounds as our heroes discover the secrets of Gee-Kay Karate, spankings, and Sweater Puppies.» —“Re: WWOTP: Mighty MiSTin’ Power Rangers!” by Spatch Usenet: rec.arts.tv.mst3k Dec. 9...

peaker

peaker  n.— «The $60 million, 170 megawatt plant will be built near Mountain Home, Idaho, and used for what’s called a peaker plant. Peakers are relied on when peak summer demand is pushed by air conditioners and irrigation pumps and...

Pineapple Express

Pineapple Express  n.— «David Guy mentioned this phenomenon of a Pineapple Express which we seem to get about every 10 to 12 years. And that is where we get heavy snows in the Sierra, followed by a warm rain coming from the Hawaiian...

Ben Franklin effect

Ben Franklin effect  n.— «Giving can lead to other forms of involvement: Volunteering, advocacy. And vice-versa. It’s called the Ben Franklin Effect. Because Franklin once said: He that has once done you a kindness will be more ready to do...

headache bar

headache bar  n.— «1951 F6 Ford.…12′ Steel Decked Flat Bed, with under bed too compartments, “Headache Bar”…Pintle Hook…Power take off Extension to rear of bed.» —in classifieds Lincoln Evening...

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