scalping n.— «Each autumn, Coachella Valley homeowners, golf course operators and landscapers replace summer Bermuda grass with winter rye in a process called scalping. Bermuda grass can withstand the desert’s summer heat; when it goes...
fifi bag n.— «Actually, the instructions for such an organic liason originate witth the invention of the famous “fifi bag,” used since the first horny prisoner in some long ago jail cell discovered that a rubber glove, or...
Tommy John surgery n.— «Twins right-handed reliever Grant Balfour had successful ligament replacement (also known as Tommy John) surgery Friday.» —“Notes: Newman not eyeing KC job” by Mark Sheldon MLB.com May 13...
telltale n.— «The replacement part turns on a little telltale next to the odometer display indicating that the part has been replaced.» —“Re: reprogramming digital odometers” by Mike Griese (magriese@polaris.rchland.ibm...