sonocytology n.— «In recent experiments using the frontier science of nanotechnology, the researchers have found evidence that yeast cells give off one kind of squeal while mammalian cells may give off another.…The founder of the...
goat-rope n.— «In fact, it sounds a lot like what is called in the oilfield a “goat-roping exercise.”» —“Re: Pegasus launch from Valkyrie” by dlbres10@pc.usl.edu (Fraering Philip) Usenet: sci...
Yuma n.— «In Cuban street slang, yuma means a foreigner, more specifically, someone from a non-Spanish speaking European or North American country, and most particularly, from the United States. When someone asks my brother-in-law where...
tablehooter n.— «In Germany cheap sounding electronic beginner keyboard instruments are called a “Tischhupe.” “Tisch” means table, “Hupe” is a car- or alarm horn, though the possibly best English...
smitty n.— «I particularly like the sound of a $15 glasspack! You really don’t get to hear them very often anymore. It would be different. But as long as we’ve got a period theme going, why not some “smitty’s”?» —“Re:...
smitty n. a type of automobile muffler known for its (powerful or resonant) sound. Etymological Note: Probably from the “Smithy” muffler brand. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)