covering n.— «“It all kind of goes hand-in-hand. The modesty. The home schooling. The home churching. Covering. Looking for the off-the-grid lifestyle. It’s part of a huge movement.”…Via e-mail discussion lists and websites...
crate-ology n.— « In the closed world of spy satellite photo analysis, it’s called “crate-ology”: the science of identifying a weapon or some other key component by the size and shape of its box.» —“Trained eye can see...
Katrina time n.— «Defense attorneys and judges have warned for months that a constitutional crisis looms on two fronts in Louisiana: prisoners denied their right to an attorney, and prisoners denied their right to a speedy trial...
wear-away n.— «The act would eliminate the uncertainty by making it clear that cash-balance plans don’t violate federal laws against age discrimination, Klein says. The measure also bars companies from freezing older workers’ benefits...
push present n.— «Post-delivery room, dads are being nudged to give “push presents,” largely lavish gifts that reward wives for their delivery-room derring-do.» —“‘Push presents’: A trend is born” by Olivia...
grow teeth v. phr.— «The Monster grew teeth today.…It was very testy and I tried to force a few shots that didn’t come off.» —“Nicklaus hopeful something in wind” by Steve Hershey USA Today Mar. 4, 1991...