Israeli bandage n.— «Cpl. Fevens explained how Cpl. Robertson should cut his pants off to look for arterial bleeding that could kill him in minutes. After they determined there was none, Cpl. Robertson used something soldiers call Israeli...
high-marking n.— «Police in western Canada are cautioning snowmobile users against performing a dangerous straight-up tactic that killed an Alberta man last weekend. The practice is called “high-marking” and involves a...
blue-liner n.— «Along with Niedermayer and Chris Pronger, Blake would give them an unprecedented three Norris Trophy-winning blue-liners and the right to call themselves Cup favourites.» —“Blake has taste for Ducks” by Bob...
sled head n.— «There are ice heads and there are those who proudly call themselves sled heads because of their love for ancient snowmobiles.» —“Valley Sunflashes: Sled Heads Unite” Ottawa Sun (Ontario...
gimme cap n.— «They tell you just before you crouch down for the first time in your little touristo huddle, with your gimme cap tucked in your pocket to keep it from flying away.» —“A helicopter, then a hike: Canada’s five-star...
sip ‘n’ puff n.— «Quadriplegic sailors such as Kevin Penny can also navigate the boat independently. Penny uses two straws to control the boat (what’s known as “sip ‘n’ puff”). One steers, the other moves the sails in...