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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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rim-fire

Sports; Shooting

This is a cartridge that has the explosive that ignites the powder inside the rim of the case.

Kenyan

Beverages; Coffee

A rich, full-bodied coffee with wine-like acidity, noted for its consistent quality and availability. The "AA" grade in Kenya is reserved for the largest beans of the crop.

Y

Financial services; General Finance

Fifth letter of a Nasdaq stock symbol specifying that it is an ADR

pitch and run

Sports; Golf

The ball is off the green and the player will take a club that will pitch the ball on the green and will also provide enough momentum to the ball that it will roll close to the ...

ultra vires activities

Financial services; General Finance

Corporate actions and operations that are not sanctioned by corporate charter, sometimes leading to shareholder lawsuits.

upgrading

Financial services; General Finance

Raising the quality rating of a security because of new optimism about the prospects of a firm due to tangible or intangible factors. This can increase investor confidence and ...

gruppetto

Sports;

group of riders at the rear of the race. Gruppettos generally form in mountain stages when trailing riders get together to reach the finishing line within time to avoid ...

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