Flat

(1) a net interest rate, in other words one without further additions. (2) in the purchase or sale of fixed-income securities, trading without accrued interest (only applies to ...

flat

Natural environment; Coral reefs

Very shallow and still water, usually with a sand or mud bottom.

flat

Transportation; Railway

Designates a wagon with no sides or a flat spot on a wheel.

flat

Sports; Football

An area on the field between the line of scrimmage and 10 yards into the defensive backfield, and within 15 yards of the sideline. Running backs often run pass routes to the flat ...

funiculaire

Transportation; Railway

Un funiculaire est une remontée mécanique équipée de véhicules circulant sur des rails en pente et dont la traction est assurée par un câble.

cable railway

Transportation; Railway

A cable railway is a steeply graded railway that uses a cable or rope to haul trains.

shunter's whistle

Transportation; Railway

the use of a whistle to announce that a train is manoeuvering

platform

Transportation; Railway

Raised structure in stations providing access to the cars or wagons.

platform starting signal

Transportation; Railway

Stop signal located at the end of the platform.

points

Transportation; Railway

Device or junction where the track divides into two or more diverging lines or where two or more lines converge into one track. Points are made up of three parts: the actual point ...

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Industry/Domain: Fruits & vegetables Category: Root vegetables

Radish

Annual or biennial plant (Raphanus sativus) of the mustard family, probably of Oriental origin, grown for its large, succulent root. Low in calories ...