room-service story n.— «First, Carl Pavano enclosed himself in a small office in the Legends Field home clubhouse Friday, and a few minutes later, at 12:57, Mike Mussina joined his estranged teammate. And that is what people in the media...
field show-up n.— «With closing arguments set to begin today, the case against 10 Long Beach youths accused of beating three white women Halloween night hinges almost entirely on identifications made in a Ralphs parking lot the night of...
sky-busting v.— «It was in sharp contrast to the sky-busting that went on yesterday, when geese trying to get to the decoys were scared repeatedly by out-of-range shots.» —“Wood, Field and Stream” by John W...
snivel gear n.— «What is “snivel gear”?…Army slang for stuff you take to the field with you to make you more comfortable. Sweat rag, poncho liner, extra gloves etc.» —“Re: do USMC snipers wear shooting jackets in combat...
snivel gear n.— «Not having to carry extra gear, such as field jackets or rain gear, lightens the load. “Backpacks will no longer be needed except for food, extra ammo and water,” he said. “We’re actually going to carry...
turtle back n.— «I have seen books labeled field guides that are too big or heavy to be comfortably carried on a hike. The guideline is that the book be less than 5 inches wide, 8 inches high and about 1 inch thick so it will fit in a...