Strain cross

The instrument of execution on which Christ died; a symbol of the unique sacrifice of Christ as sole mediator between God and man. Jesus invited his disciples to take up their ...

cross

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

In genetic studies, the mating of two individuals or populations. Also called mating.

cross

Agriculture; Rice science

A hybrid between two genetically dissimilar parents.

cross

Sports; Soccer

a pass from an attacking player near the sideline to a teammate in the middle or opposite side of the field; used to give the teammate a good scoring opportunity.

plumping

Meat products; Poultry

The practice of injecting fluid, such as saltwater or meat stock, into raw chicken. Producers claim that this creates tastier meat, whereas opponents state that chicken is sold ...

fronts

Meat products; Poultry

The breast and wings of a chicken carcass.

giblets

Meat products; Poultry

term used to describe the portion of poultry carcasses that consists of hearts, gizzards, and livers. Giblet packages should contain approximately equal numbers of each of those ...

filler

Meat products; Poultry

Extra padding within the shipping containers (cases) that protect each egg from breaking during the handling and shipping process.

in-line

Meat products; Poultry

The streamlining of the production process from laying eggs, grading, packing and or processing into one convenient facility through the use of conveyor systems.