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Nail Down: As in ‘nail down a victory.’ Refers to a relief pitcher finishing off the game.

Mow Em Down: Refers to a pitcher who strikes out a series of hitters in a row.

Marking Up Or Down: The amount by which a securities dealer raises or lowers the price of a stock or bond due to changes in demand and supply.

Markdown: A markdown is the amount a broker-dealer earns on the sale of a fixed-income security and is the difference between the sales price and what the seller realizes on the sale. The markdown may . . . View Full Definition

Knockdown: (also 'knockdown shot, punch, punch shot, half shot') a shot played with less than a full swing, mainly to control distance, trajectory and spin

Limit Up, Limit Down: The maximum price change allowed for a commodity futures contract per trading day.

Nail Inspection: An inspection made by a municipal building inspector after the drywall material is hung with nails and screws (and before taping).

Nailbed: The tissue under the nail: pinching the nail and observing the blood return to the nailbed is a good test of circulation at that location

Playing The Ball Down: (also 'playing it down') playing the ball as it lies, as opposed to improving the lie

Point-After-Touchdown (PAT): A place kick taken from the opponent’s 2-yard line (3-yard line in college); awarded to a team that has scored a touchdown, it is worth 1 point if it goes through the goalpost.