Mining

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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backhand

Sports; Badminton

This is a stroke that is used to return the shuttlecock that was hit to the left of a right-handed player and to the right of a left-handed player.

in fighting

Sports; Boxing

Just means the boxing is taking place at very close range.

de-icing

Aviation; Airport

The process of removing ice and snow from an aircraft. De-icing often involves the use of liquids, chemicals and heating equipment to ensure safe flight.

bridge loans

Financial services; Venture capital

Short-term loans used until company can arrange a more comprehensive longer-term financing. The need for a bridge loan arises when a company runs out of cash before it can obtain ...

Montana

Geography; Geography

Montana is a state in the Western United States. It has several nicknames, including: "The Treasure State" and "Big Sky Country", and slogans that include ...

smear

Consumer electronics; Video camera

Undesirable artifact of CCDs that appears in the picture as a vertical streak above and below a very bright object in the scene. Smear is caused by parasitic light getting into ...

MISL

Sports; Soccer

Major Indoor Soccer League started in the U.S. in 1977 playing games of 6 players per side in modified hockey rinks covered by artificial turf; became the MSL in 1990.

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