volcano mulching n.— «I have seen some landscapers use very deep layers of mulch—a foot or more in tight rings around trees and shrubs. Is this a healthy practice?…This is sometimes called volcano mulching because of the steep sides...
red market n.— «I would hope we can set up so-called “red markets” soon. These would be specially licensed markets to which farmers could bring animals for sale, one condition being that unsold animals could not be taken back...
sky bingo n.— «The skydivers will jump while unfurling a 700 square foot American flag, as well as play what is known as “sky bingo,” where the skydivers land on plates purchased by visitors to the Balloon Race.» —“Buffalo Trace...
Christ Air n.— «Two years ago, hobbling because of a broken ankle, Way defended his medal with another 360 across the 70-foot gap, followed 20 feet above the quarterpipe wall by what is called a “Christ Air,” with his...
octosquid n.— «What appears to be a half-squid, half-octopus specimen found off Keahole Point on the Big Island remains unidentified today and could possibly be a new species, said local biologists. The specimen was found caught in a...
dead man’s pedal n.— «Hardly noticeable, under his right foot, is a small pedal—resembling the clutch pedal on your automobile. “That’s called ’dead man’s pedal’,” Charlie explains. “The weight of my foot holds it down...