tapering n.— «Leading up to a big meet, swimmers use a process called tapering, decreasing the distance they swim in practice. The method allows their bodies to rest and recover, and generally leads to faster times.» —“10 Things You...
heave v.— «For me it really heaves me that WOTC didn’t listen to the players about the artifacts looking like white cards in the first place.» —“What Are The Issues” by hordling StarCityGames.com Dec. 10, 2003...
elevens n.pl.— «Vicki Roy was about to get married and didn’t like the creases between her eyebrows—the “elevens,” as she calls them—that appeared whenever she squinted or frowned.» —“Young and using Botox to stay that...
one and done adj.— «Queens College hopes to improve on last season’s quarterfinal effort, when it was one-and-done. “I told my teammates, ‘I didn’t come here to play just one game,’” junior Jolene Christopher said. “I’ve...
rake v.— «Jose didn’t exactly rake the ball but he sent his single over the infield, raising his righthanded average to .404.» —“Atlanta—One Of The Great Mysteries In” by Rick Hummel in Atlanta, Ga. St. Louis...
cheese n.— «“Of course, he gave me cheese,” she said, using a slang term for money. “I didn’t even want it, though.”» —“Videotape shows suspect telling role in triple slaying” by Michelle E...