noodle v.— «Down in Kansas they have “noodlers.”…Iowa also agrees that “noodling” is the lowest and most despicable method of fishing. It is prevalent in all parts of the state, particularly during the...
battlefield promotion n.— «Both Points and Stadler have won twice on Tour already this season and should either win at Whistle Bear he will be given an instant promotion to the PGA Tour, known in Tour parlance as a battlefield promotion...
lung-opener n. a sporting event which begins a series of contests or a season. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
redwash n.— «In a season which has added the word “redwash” to motorsport vernacular, Ferrari have been exorcised from the competitive equation in the consciousness of the opinion-makers.» —“Brain and Brawn are behind...
money adj. in baseball, capable of saving a game or season through heroic effort. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
haltura n.— «I’m not going away from Israel to do “halturas” (free-lance jobs) with other orchestras. It’s basically going to be an opera season for me.» —“IPO says farewell to Mehta’s arms: Back again in...