flying winemaker n.— «He travels around the globe four times a year to consult for wineries in other hemispheres. Gubler fits the European sobriquet, “flying winemaker,” a term for famous winemakers who consult for wineries around the world...
sponge gun n.— «The officers used something that is commonly called a sponge gun it’s a less than lethal weapon that we have. The weapon was deployed in an effort to avoid having to shoot this man.» —“Santa Maria Man Threatens People With Large...
parachute stop n.— «Alexander did what the industry calls a “parachute” stop: After much of the filming has been done in advance, the correspondent flies in to add human touches and write the piece, to which video will be cut to fit later...
welfarican n.— «Are you for real??? De verdad pretendes que te tomen con seriedad cuando haces comentarios tan generales, ignorantes y racistas como: “yo comprendo que para el welfarican ( el puertorro, que se ha criado del sistema del mantengo, no...
pinner fire n.— «The June 23 blaze consumed a mere five acres and burned for just more than an hour—a small-scale spark and burn that California Department of Forestry (CDF) officials often refer to as a “crackerjack” or “pinner” fire...
crackerjack fire n.— «The June 23 blaze consumed a mere five acres and burned for just more than an hour—a small-scale spark and burn that California Department of Forestry (CDF) officials often refer to as a “crackerjack” or “pinner” fire...