Apron

1. Aised panel below a window or wall monument or tablet. 2. Open portion of a marine terminal immediately adjacent to a vessel berth, used in the direct transfer of cargo ...

apron

Earth science; Physical oceanography

The official IHO definition for this undersea feature name is “a gently dipping surface, underlain primarily by sediment, at the base of any steeper slope.”

apron

Military; General military

A defined area on an airfield intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers or cargo, refueling, parking, or maintenance.

dead ring

Animals; Dogs

The stationary ring on a training collar that pulls on the collar, not the dog’s neck.

hot spot

Animals; Dogs

A localized area of skin infection. It’s usually round, red, and warm to the touch.

registration certificate

Animals; Dogs

The paper certifying a dog’s registration with an accredited organization.

release word

Animals; Dogs

A word that lets a dog know that she is free to move.

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Animals; Dogs

An official registry for purebred dogs in the United States, which keeps a registry of all litter and individual registrations.

clicker

Animals; Dogs

A small hand-held device that makes a sharp cracking sound when pressed. Paired with a food reward, an effective dog-training tool.

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reversible tractor beam

A tractor beam is a technique that uses a light beam to attract one object to another from a distance. The term was originally coined by E. E. Smith ...