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doll husband

doll husband  n.—Gloss: a man with a social or emotional attachment to a life-sized, realistic female doll. «The new movie “Lars and the Real Girl” is pulling back the curtain on an unusual world where people find companionship in the arms...

idollator

idollator  n.— «The new movie “Lars and the Real Girl” is pulling back the curtain on an unusual world where people find companionship in the arms of eerily lifelike silicone dolls.…But the Internet has also enabled doll owners to...

hard figure

hard figure  n.— «Some might call Clappy a dummy for not taking such a high-profile part in a Hollywood movie. But you’re not supposed to call him that. The proper term is “hard figure,” those in the ventriloquism trade say. Clappy is a...

Verlet integration

Verlet integration  n.— «The rag doll physics are based on a simple technique called verlet integration—a bit like simulating a rope.» —“Rag Doll Kung Fu interview” by Jannik Espersen Boomtown Oct. 6, 2005...

cookie jar reserve

cookie jar reserve  n.— «Another way to doll up the books is the cookie-jar reserve. Companies can put aside a reserve of cash when times are good, then use it later.» —“Recipes for cooking company books call for various...

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