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Fish-Hook Cut: A change-of-direction cut that takes the shape of a fish hook and is used as a pressure release.

Shallow Cut: A change-of-direction cut; also called a fish-hook cut.

Fade Cut: A cut used by an offensive player coming off a screen when the defender is is a sagging position.

Executrix: A female person appointed by a testator to carry out the directions and requests in his or her last will and testament, and to dispose of his or her property according to the provisions of t . . . View Full Definition

Executory Contract: A contract under which something remains to be done by one or more of the parties.

Executor-Executrix: When you die, your executor administers your estate and follows the directions provided in your will. Among the executor's duties are collecting and valuing your assets, paying taxes and deb . . . View Full Definition

Flycutter: A single-point cutter mounted on a bar in a flycutter holder or a flycutter arborused for special applications for which a milling cutter is not available.

Heel Cut: A notch cut in the end of a rafter to permit it to fit flat on a wall and on the top, doubled, exterior wall plate.

Inserted-Tooth Cutter: A milling cutter designed with replaceable cutting tooth inserts to save the expense of a new cutter whenever the teeth become damaged or worn. Generally, they are made 6 inches or more in diameter.

Haircut: A haircut, in the financial industry, is a percentage discount that’s applied informally to the market value of a stock or the face value of a bond in an attempt to account for the risk of l . . . View Full Definition