Language

Language

Of of pertaining to any method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way, whether united in a system specific to a country or region.

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obstruction

Sports; Soccer

when a defensive player, instead of going after the ball, uses his body to prevent an offensive player from playing it.

sling

Sports; Archery

A sling allows the archer to rest the bow in his hand.

offensive player

Sports; Soccer

see Attacker.

brake-specific fuel consumption

Automotive; Vehicle equipment

The ratio of engine fuel consumption to power output. It is a measure of engine efficiency.

shorthanded

Sports; Soccer

a team playing with less than its full complement of 11 players.

cafe standard

Automotive; Vehicle equipment

Enacted by Congress in 1975, the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program mandates that all manufacturers marketing vehicles in the United States meet average fuel economy ...