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41Full Thrust — is a science fiction strategy wargame written by Jon Tuffley and published by Ground Zero Games of England. It is usually played with miniature figurines representing imaginary starships, although cardboard chits representing the vessels can also …
42Specific thrust — is a term used in Gas Turbine Engineering to show the relative bulk of a jet engine (e.g. turbojet, turbofan, etc) and is defined as the ratio: net thrust/total intake airflow. Low specific thrust enginesA modern civil turbofan has a low specific …
43(the) cut and thrust (of something) — the cut and thrust (of something) british phrase the lively or determined way in which something is done He enjoys the cut and thrust of political life. Thesaurus: quality of being interesting, exciting or livelysynonym Main entry: cut * * * the… …
44PAR thrust — Power Augmented Ram Thrust (or PAR thrust for short) is the term used to describe the use of exhaust gases or displaced air from either the main engines or special assist engines in enhancing the air cushion under the wings or body of what is… …
45Operation Mountain Thrust — Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present) Date c. May 15, 2006 – July 31, 2006 Location Kandahar, Helmand, Paktika, Zabul and Uru …
46squat thrust — noun A gymnastic exercise performed by thrusting the legs backwards to their full extent from a squatting position while supporting the weight on the hands • • • Main Entry: ↑squat * * * n. an exercise in which the legs are thrust backward to… …
47cut-and-thrust — noun fighting with knives • Syn: ↑knife fight, ↑snickersnee • Hypernyms: ↑fight, ↑fighting, ↑combat, ↑scrap * * * cut and thrust see ↑cut and thrust …
48cut and thrust — ► cut and thrust a difficult or competitive atmosphere or environment. [ORIGIN: originally a fencing phrase.] Main Entry: ↑cut …
49home-thrust — homeˈ thrust noun 1. In fencing, a hit that goes home where it is aimed 2. A pointed remark that goes home • • • Main Entry: ↑home …
50time-thrust — timeˈ thrust noun (fencing; obsolete) A stop hit (qv) • • • Main Entry: ↑time …
