The trunnion is a fixed structural support that is part of or attached to the upper strut cylinder of a landing gear strut. It contains bearing surfaces so the gear can retract. While in the vertical gear down position, the trunnion is free to swing or pivot. Alone, it cannotRead More →
The sense of ‘petting’ meaning “to stroke” is first found 1818. Slang sense of “kiss and caress” is from 1920 (implied in petting, in F. Scott Fitzgerald). The common-sense trajectory seems to be the use of the word in relation to domestic animals, then children, then adults affectionately, then romantically.Read More →
Best is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was a name given to a strong or resourceful man. The surname Best is derived from the Old English Old French word beste, and ultimately comes from the Latin word bestia, which means beast. What does way surname mean? Way Name Meaning:Read More →
Some common synonyms of expeditious are fast, fleet, hasty, quick, rapid, speedy, and swift. How do you use expeditiously in a sentence? Thanks to Natasha’s directions the work now went on expeditiously , unnecessary things were left, and the most valuable packed as compactly as possible. The arbitrator shall useRead More →
1 : a feeling of sadness or sympathy for the suffering or unhappiness of others. 2 : something that causes regret or disappointment What a pity that you can’t go. pity. verb. pitied; pitying. What does Seawant mean? seawant in British English (ˈsiːwɒnt) noun. the Native American name for silverRead More →
Detriment in a Sentence ? As long as the herbal drink does not pose a detriment to my physical wellbeing, I will give it a try. In its drug manual, the company does not mention the product could be a detriment to a person’s health until the ad’s end. IsRead More →
1 : a small billon coin of Scotland issued from James III (second half of 15th century) to James VI (early 17th century) also : a corresponding unit of value half-plack coin. 2 archaic : a paltry bit : trifle. Is Plack a Scrabble word? Yes, plack is in theRead More →
adjective incredulous, doubting, sceptical, doubtful, suspicious, dubious, unconvinced, distrustful, mistrustful, unbelieving `Is that so?’ he asked, in a disbelieving tone. Is berserk a verb or noun? Berserk was borrowed into English (first as a noun and later as an adjective) in the early 19th century, when interest in Scandinavian mythRead More →
Definitions of Leakey. English paleontologist whose account of fossil discoveries in Tanzania changed theories of human evolution (1903-1972) synonyms: Louis Leakey, Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey. example of: anthropologist. a social scientist who specializes in anthropology. Who is Leakey? Leakey, (born August 7, 1903, Kabete, Kenya—died October 1, 1972, London, England),Read More →
If you’ve watched Cloud Atlas and you’re still a bit confused, it’s easy to see why. Each of the six intertwined stories takes place in a different era and assumes the tropes of completely different genres. Actors play multiple roles across the film, switching ages, races, and even genders fromRead More →