thixoforming n.— «Thixoforming involves heating a metal until it demonstrates semi-solid properties. The mixture of solid- and liquid-phase metal is then poured into a mould or a die to form the net shape of a part. Thixoforming is viewed...
nodder n.— «European porcelain factories created models of how they believed these exotic peoples appeared. These were often exaggerated, with almost grotesque features and many were equipped with movable heads or hands, have come to be...
jollijeep n.— «Jollijeep (known to some as “jeepney bar”) is the popular monicker of the ubiquitous aluminum stalls-cum-carinderias “parked” along many of Makati City’s side streets.» —“‘Jollijeeps’ give Jollibee run for its...
spooty adj.— «I’ve seen losers on the net before, and I think I’m lookin at one right now. If you wanna flame B5 to your spooty-bottomed runny-nosed Trekkie friends, do it on a Trek group.» —“Re: Trekkers and Babylon 5″ by...
oil-spot theory n.— «The actual strategy which the government adopted in its attempts to prevent a communist takeover was only articulated to any appreciable degree in the military domain. It might be summarized as an urban-based strategy...
paipai v.— «Nets also can be used with a technique known as paipai (to beat or slap the water) fishing in which fish are chased into a surround net, similar to the traditional hukilau (seine fishing) method.» —“Meetings, survey find...