beater n.— «The primary target for hunters are so-called “beater” harp seals—older pups that have shed their whitecoats and are weaned from their mothers. The seals are called beaters because they’re not yet swimming and if...
wig-wag n.— «The banjo crossing signal, also called a wig-wag, was (and still might be in some places) a round target with a hole in the center that swung back and forth when activated. Looked somewhat like a banjo being swung back and...
boomer shadow n.— «Hill said programs would target the Apple iPod generation that he refers to as “boomer shadows.” These 80 million or so offspring of baby boomers, who are ages 10 to 29.» —“Fox Sports Executive Places...
sweathogging n.— «A new practice called “sweathogging,” in which male friends go to bars to target fat women (the guy who gets the largest girl gets the most respect, and sometimes cash, from his buddies), is gaining popularity on college...
bunkering n.— «The pipeline is a frequent target for thieves who tap into it to syphon off fuel. The practice, known as bunkering, often causes fires and slicks.» —“Fires break out on Nigeria pipeline” by Segun...
phoenix transaction n.— «ASIC will target directors who bleed companies dry before moving on to a separate company. He said the practice, called “phoenix transactions,” was found among small and medium-sized companies but not...