wireline adj.— «The new order sets aside 12 channels for air-ground service by “general communications common carriers, including both wireline and miscellaneous common carriers.”» —“Phones In Planes Approved By F.C.C...
catch-in-the-air n.— «He confessed to have been a member of a robbery gang popularly called one chance, or catch in-the- air.…One chance is a robbery operation whereby we use vehicle to rob victims. We would pick unsuspecting...
air-dropping n.— «Obey originally said House earmarks would be kept secret until they were inserted into the conference bill. By then, members cannot change them and can only vote up or down on the bill. Since the passage of earmarks is...
aircon n.— «Then came air conditioning, also known as aircon. This uses an air-conditioner to chill (and dehumidify) the air coming into the cabin. The end result is that when it’s turned on, and the temperature gauge is set to cold, you...