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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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screening

Sports; Soccer

see Shielding.

boattail

Automotive; Vehicle equipment

Transition section at the tail of a vehicle that narrows the body diameter, used to reduce base drag by directing air into the low-pressure zone.

Sportster

Automotive; Motorcycles

An improved model featuring 883 cc to 1200 cc engines.

shielding

Sports; Soccer

a technique used by a ball carrier to protect the ball from a defender closely marking him; the ball carrier keeps his body between the ball and the defender.

boundary conditions

Automotive; Vehicle equipment

The physical conditions that constrain the flow at its boundaries.

shinguards

Sports; Soccer

pads that strap onto a player's lower leg to protect the shins should he or she be kicked there.

brake horsepower

Automotive; Vehicle equipment

Power developed by an engine as measured at the flywheel or crankshaft.

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