double-digging n.— «The two have employed a practice called “double-digging,” which involves digging up the top foot of soil, tilling the bottom part of the soil underneath and then replacing and tilling the top foot.» —“Yard...
doodlesocking n.— «Spawning crappie are easily frightened by noisy movements, so approach shallow fishing spots quietly. Some anglers use 10-foot rods equipped with short lines, wading and dipping the lure in a technique known as...
foot bullet n.— «A friend of mine was handed an assignment that I often refer to as a “foot bullet.” It’s the kind of thing that no one pays any attention to until they go to review the budget versus spend for the quarter and find...
user anthropologist n.— «He’s also sometimes referred to as a “user anthropologist.” To an outsider, the job can seem decidedly oblique. His mission, broadly defined, is to peer into the lives of other people, accumulating as much...
jump v.— «The bodies of four construction workers—a crane operator and three riggers who were helping to “jump” the crane, or increase its height—were uncovered shortly after the collapse.…The disaster occurred at 2:22 p.m. on...
turnpike double n.— «Shippers need a choice to get to markets, especially with time-sensitive cargo. One suggestion is changing provincial regulations to allow trucks to haul two 53-foot trailers, known in Canada as a Turnpike Double. New...