hamburger drill n.— «The fans’ favorites included the “hamburger” drills, or “Oklahomas,” as they were called in some camps. Those maneuvers involved setting up a couple of blocking dummies on the ground, confining...
golden hello n.— «Following an intensive application process, Abigail has been found to be eligible for a “Golden Hello” of £5,000 once she completes training and begins serving with the Intelligence Corps...
tin bender n.— «Mills was transferred in March 1943 to Norman, Okla., where she began training in sheet metal and welding. Her rate of pay was $96 a month. The Navy was training her to be an aviation metal smith, or “tin...
Baker day n.— «A senior Education Department source said the changes will be known as “Kelly hours”—just as teacher training days are called “Baker days” after Tory former minister Lord Baker.» —“Pupils Face...
Kelly hour n.— «Education Secretary Ruth Kelly will set out her personal vision for a £680 million programme to transform schools into community centres on Monday.…A senior Education Department source said the changes will be...
hot wash n. a performance review, particularly after a training exercise or combat operation. Editorial Note: This term appears to be migrating out of the military, where it originated. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)