schmutzdecke n.— «Periodically the top layer of sand (approximately 25 to 100m deep) needs to be removed from the slow sand filters together with the associated biological accumulation (“schmutzdecke”) for cleaning...
clone v.— «These Certificates (V5C) are accompanying stolen vehicles that have their identity changed to match that of a legitimate vehicle. “This practice is known as cloning,” said a garda spokesman.» —“Drivers warned...
Crosby weather n.— «“Just where was the severe weather?” Harrington, the native of Dublin, Ireland, asked about the conditions often known as “Crosby Weather.” “It was nearly a summer’s day out there, for God’s...
floor general n.— «The point guard is often referred to as the floor general as a good one will act as the coach on the floor, directing the troops during the heat of the battle.» —“Getting to grips with the floor general...
brain gym n.— «Every child is different and it’s all about the holistic therapy approach. For example the daily routine for a child might be to attend the sensory room where they can have all of their sensory needs met before they begin a...
dick v. to watch or to keep under surveillance. Editorial Note: There are also, of course, a wide variety of sex-related slang homonyms that are well-covered elsewhere. Etymological Note: The Historical Dictionary of American Slang attributes this...