skiamorph n.— «Survivals of this sort are known as “skiamorphs” (shadow shapes), and in one form or another they are very common in technology. A modern instance is the survival of timber graining on the surfaces of plastic...
solidified gasoline n.— «How about sheathing the walls and ceiling with what many fire safety officials refer to as “SOLIDIFIED GASOLINE”? There are only three reasons why the fire officials of Rhode Island would allow the “easy to ignite...
kit-bashing n.— «These raw resin ships were then detailed by a process known as kit-bashing—gluing plastic model kit parts to the surface of a model to create intricate areas of detail.» —“The Rebel Y-Wing from Master...
three plastic animals rule n.— «In the past, the Supreme Court has subscribed to what lawyers call a “three plastic animals” rule for religious displays: If a crèche in a town square, for example, is surrounded by a wishing...
three plastic animals rule n.— «In 1995, after ACLU sued, Jersey City added a six-foot-high Santa Claus, a three-and-a half-foot-tall Frosty the Snowman, a four-foot-high sleigh, Kwanzaa symbols and a sign explaining that it was...
three plastic animals rule n.— «The Court held unconstitutional the nativity scene in Allegheny, which was tastefully displayed with a backdrop of greenery and poinsettias, but unaccompanied by secular signs of the season. Practitioners...