goat grab n.— «They call it a “goat grab,” a night of traditional feasting to celebrate the bonds between American and Iraqi soldiers.» —“Deuce Four’s many hats” by Matt Misterek in Mosul, Iraq News...
Charlie Rock n.— «In November, the men of C Company—they call themselves “Charlie Rock”—were called from the Fallujah offensive and ordered to head to Hammam al Alil immediately.» —“Taking back the streets” by...
throw-down piece n.— «He also said Reinhold showed some city employees a handgun he called a “throw-down piece,” a weapon he would plant at the scene if an officer shot an unarmed suspect.» —“Controversy dogs Ruston...
polyvitro n.— «At the center of the bridge are two towers of glacial blue polyvitro (a word [Dale] Chihuly has coined) crystals, rising 40 feet. » —“Dazzling art glass makes Tacoma sparkle” by Judy Florman in Tacoma...
saw n.— «Brooker manned the .50-caliber machine gun while Sgt. Patrick Hock of Port Orchard operated the M249s, also known as “saws.”» —“Assertive driving is road to survival for Humvees” by Adam Lynn in...
ghost soldier n.— «The phrase “ghost soldiers” has a negative connotation in Army parlance—a reference to the administrative practice of filling units with names on paper, but not actual able-bodied soldiers.» —“Troops...