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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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pinnately compound

Plants; Flowers

Leaves which are divided up like a feather are said to be pinnately compound.

ATSC tuner

Entertainment; TV

Often called an ATSC receiver or HDTV tuner, allows reception of DTV signals broadcast over-the-air by TV stations. May be integrated into a television set, VCR, DVR, or set-top ...

posting date

Advertising; Billboard advertising

The date when a poster program is scheduled to commence. A five day leeway is customary.

punt

Sports; Football

when a player 10 yards behind the center catches a snap, drops it and kicks it before it hits the ground; an opponent tries to catch and advance it the other way.