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piston extension screw — A stroke limiting screw between the primary piston and secondary piston stop … Dictionary of automotive terms
screw — [1] A spiral path along a cylinder. [2] A fastening device. A screw is like an inclined plane wrapped up. It can take a rotating force and change it into a much larger straight line force. See adjusting screw aiming screw air bleed screw air… … Dictionary of automotive terms
extension — A part which is inserted between a ratchet and a socket to provide access to nuts or bolts which are deeply inset or hard to reach. Also called extension bar or extension piece. Also see brake extension fender extension load floor extension park… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Screw 32 — was a Berkeley/ East Bay area punk rock band. Their name is derived from an anti skateboarding measure on the ballots in Concord, California. They were noted for self publicity. For example, they ordered stickers by the thousands and stuck them… … Wikipedia
screw — I. vb 1. to have sex (with). This use of the word was recorded in Grose s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue in 1785. It may be a direct metaphor or may be influenced by the archaic use of screw to mean a key (turn ing in a lock). Since the late… … Contemporary slang
Metaphorical extension — A metaphorical extension is the extension of meaning in a new direction through popular adoption of an original metaphorical comparison.[1] Metaphorical extension is almost a universal and natural process in any language undergone by every word.… … Wikipedia
Bolted joint — Bolted joints are one of the most common elements in construction and machine design. They consist of cap screws or studs that capture and join other parts, and are secured with the mating of screw threads.There are two main types of bolted joint … Wikipedia
Action (piano) — The action of a piano is the mechanical assembly which translates the depression of the piano keys into a felt hammer striking the strings. The illustration to the right is of a circa 1907 Wessell, Nickel and Gross Upright action; the parts are… … Wikipedia
Olympus OM system — The Olympus OM System was a line of 35mm single lens reflex cameras, lenses and accessories sold by Olympus between 1972 and 2002 (some accessories were sold through early 2003). The system was introduced by Olympus in 1972, more than a decade… … Wikipedia
Glossary of cue sports terms — The following is a glossary of traditional English language terms used in the three overarching cue sports disciplines: carom (or carambole) billiards referring to the various carom games played on a billiard table without pockets; pool (pocket… … Wikipedia
