ground truth n.— «Weather spotters provide what’s called “ground truth” to the National Weather Service and emergency weather management. “We’re needed because cloud-piercing Doppler radar is very good at helping the...
statie n.— «“The Departed” tells of two Irish-American men, each behind enemy lines in the war between Boston police and the underworld. Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a troubled state police cadet (a “Statie” in...
age out v. phr.— «Amy Weldon is what’s called a rook-out, a first-year rookie who’s aging out of the corps. She says her first—and last year—has offered her memories that will last a lifetime.» —“Drum Corps Groups March Out of...
rook-out v.— «Amy Weldon is what’s called a rook-out, a first-year rookie who’s aging out of the corps. She says her first—and last year—has offered her memories that will last a lifetime.» —“Drum Corps Groups March Out of Madison...
Sconnie n.— «When my roommate goes home to San Francisco, friends mock her “’Sconnie” accent; yet true Wisconsinites would single her out as a Coastie in no time.» —“Language always amusing” by Cynthia...
incalmo n.— «Koch’s vases incorporate a technique called “incalmo,” meaning to fuse two colored halves of glass together while hot.» —“Campus glass lab hosts open house and sale” by Tom Sinclair University of...