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Engineering

The discipline, art, skill and profession of applying scientific knowledge and principles to the design and manufacturing of machines, structures, devices, systems, materials and processes.

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startup

Financial services; Venture capital

New business venture in its earliest stage of development.

authorisation

Retail; Others

The act of ensuring the cardholder has adequate funds available against his or her line of credit. If authorized, an authorization code will be generated and adequate funds are ...

fork ball

Sports; Baseball

This is a pitch that is thrown in such a way that once it reaches home plate it drops very quickly and unexpectedly.

backsight

Sports; Shooting

This is a type of sight that has an eyepiece with a small circle in it that is used for aiming. It is located behind the breech of a gun.

espresso ristretto

Beverages; Coffee

A short-pull expresso, an expresso made with less water, rendering it thicker and more flavorful than a regular espresso.

portafilter

Beverages; Coffee

The cupped handle on an espresso machine that holds the ground coffee during the brewing process.

handicap player

Sports; Golf

A player who has a handicap that has been given to him by a Golf Club.

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