Brace

1) In a stick built roof system, it is the W-shaped structural member which provides support to the roof rafter. 2) A piece of dimensional lumber or metal, used diagonally on the ...

bracing

Construction; Decks

Structural supports placed between posts and beams or joists to provide stability to the structure.

brace

Sports; Cricket

Two wickets taken off two consecutive deliveries.

brace

Construction; Bridge

A structural support or to strengthen and stiffen a structure to resist loads.

bikeshedding

Language; Slang

The theory that groups will spend longer debating trivial things than complicated issues. This can occur because people may realize that they do not understand a complex issue ...

diaosi

Language; Slang

A group of people who is opposite to those who are tall,rich and handsome or white,rich and gorgeous.

southpaw

Language; Slang

Slang terminology for a person that is left handed. This descriptor is most often used in boxing and other forms of fighting to refer to a person who leads with their right hand ...

wingman

Language; Slang

A slang originating from the US Air Force originally meaning a pilot whose plane is positioned behind and outside the leader in a formation of flying aircraft. Now used ...

bling-bling

Language; Slang

Generally referring to expensive and flashy jewelry made from silver, platinum, gold and/or diamonds, the word can also cover extremely expensive clothes, cars and general ...

blingin

Language; Slang

Shining because you are wearing so much jewelry.

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Russian meteor shower of 2013

An intense meteor rain storm that sent fireballs crashing on Earth, shattering windows and damaging buildings in central Russia on February 15, 2013. ...