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Mining

Of or pertaining to the process or business of extracting materials, such as ore or minerals, from the earth's crust.

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mould shrinkage

Rubber; Processes & equipment

Natural shrinkage which occurs in a moulded rubber product during cooling.

dimples

Sports; Golf

the round indentations on a golf ball cover

aim

Sports; Golf

in golf, the direction where your target lies and the where you intend for your ball to go

advantage rule

Sports; Soccer

a clause in the rules that directs the referee to refrain from stopping play for a foul if a stoppage would benefit the team that committed the violation.

buttresses

Sports; Archery

This is the straw rope that is coiled and upon which the colored target face is placed. Basically this is the large round object to which the target face is attached.

m85

Automotive; Vehicle equipment

A mixture of 85% methanol and 15% unleaded gasoline, by volume.

rain delay

Sports; Baseball

Means the game has been stopped because of rain.

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