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super-duper Tuesday n.— «But if Kerry is crowned in Wisconsin, then Super-duper Tuesday (essentially a national primary on March 2) will be a low-turnout bore when it could be another injection of excitement.» —“Let Them Eat a Bit...
black scale n.— «The pentatonic scale is sometimes called the black scale, as so many Negro spirituals are pentatonic: “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Deep River” were named. (I happen to know that...
iron ranger n.— «Fees: Paid on the honor system in an “iron ranger” box at Bane Canyon, fees are $2 per vehicle for day use and $3 for primitive overnight camping. Add $1 per day for each horse or dog.» —“State’s Biggest...
compost tea n.— «Other methods at the site include earthworm bins, compost “tea” brewers and a complex bioreactor that is designed to produce heat and energy.» —“Garbage In Compost Out—Low-Cost Source Of Fertilizer Is...
manumatic adj.— «Ultimately, the automatic and manual survived as the two mainstays. Now we have the modern “manumatic,” a term meaning that you can use the console-mounted shift lever in both the normal PRNDL (Park, Reverse...
Cajun microwave n.— «Another “cold” smoker, commonly called a “cajun microwave” was welded to the back. Coals are place in a tray atop the smoker that looks something like an insulated metal cooler.» —“Key to...