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111bump off — verb a) To kill, especially to murder. Well, hes been wrong ever since I had to bump off Tim Harrigan. Talks about a fair break. As if I had a chance to let the old man get to a gun. b) To cut class; to play truant …
112To draw off — draw draw (dr[add]), v. t. [imp. {Drew} (dr[udd]); p. p. {Drawn} (dr[add]n); p. pr. & vb. n. {Drawing}.] [OE. dra[yogh]en, drahen, draien, drawen, AS. dragan; akin to Icel. & Sw. draga, Dan. drage to draw, carry, and prob. to OS. dragan to bear,… …
113Plasterwork — refers to construction or ornamentation done with plaster, such as a layer of plaster on an interior wall or plaster decorative moldings on ceilings or walls. This is also sometimes called pargeting. The process of creating plasterwork, called… …
114Steam locomotive — A steam locomotive is a locomotive powered by steam. The term usually refers to its use on railways, but can also refer to a road locomotive such as a traction engine or steamroller.Steam locomotives dominated rail traction from the mid 19th… …
115cutoff — cut‧off [ˈkʌtɒf ǁ ɒːf] also cut off noun [singular] 1. the level at which you decide to stop doing something: • They will review the case and determine a cut off point at which Medicaid will no longer provide coverage. • There was a rush by… …
116Equalization — Unreferenced|date=July 2007Equalization (or equalisation, EQ) is the process of changing the frequency envelope of a sound in audio processing. In passing through any channel, an audio signal will spread from its original qualities. The goal of… …
117Forty-fives — (also known as 45 s , Forte Fives , Auction Forty Fives , Auction 120s , 120 , Growl , Spoil Five , Maw and Strong Fives ) is a trick taking card game that is played in Ireland, and in some parts of New England and Nova Scotia where it is known… …
118The Chart Show — Infobox Television show name = The Chart Show caption = The Chart Show Logo 1996 1998 format = Music camera = picture format = 576i 4:3 576i 16:9 audio format = runtime =60 min (1988 1998)45 min (1986 1987)2x30 min (1987 1988) creator = Keith… …
119Compound engine — For compound steam locomotives, see Compound locomotive. Cutaway of triple expansion compound steam engine, 1888 …
120Credit rationing — refers to the situation where lenders limit the supply of additional credit to borrowers who demand funds, even if the latter are willing to pay higher interest rates. It is an example of market imperfection, or market failure, as the price… …
