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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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autofocus (AF)

Consumer electronics; Video camera

Available in cameras equipped with motorized focus, this feature provides automatic adjustment of the focus. AF operates by varying the focus to maximize the high frequency ...

cut off

Sports; Soccer

when a defensive player keeps his body between an attacker and the defender's goal, forcing the attacker out towards the sidelines.

Madrid

Geography; Capitals

capital of Spain

pass through

Sports; Archery

The less contact that an arrow has with the bow when it is released the better the trajectory and thus accuracy of the shot will be. Pass Through refers to the amount contact the ...

rolling resistance

Automotive; Vehicle equipment

Retarding force, parallel to the direction of travel, caused by tire resistance along the ground.

slider

Sports; Baseball

This is a pitch that both moves away or toward the batter the same as a curve ball but it also sinks down as it reaches home plate.

segment

Aviation; Airport

A leg or group of legs of essentially continuous travel.

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