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L Cut: A cut in the shape of the letter 'L' that is used when the defender is in the passing lane but is playying very loosely.

Shingles: Roofing material characterized by short, rectangular sections, nailed to the roof decking in an overlapping pattern. Asphalt shingles are the most common type.

Centrifugal Cutout Switch: A centrifugally operated automatic mechanism used in conjunction with split phase and other types of single phase induction motors. Centrifugal cutout switches will open or disconnect the st . . . View Full Definition

Multiple Tint Tool: A tool used particularly in wood-engraving with a thick rectangular rod which is so made that it will cut up to five or six lines at a time. It can be used for cross-hatching or pecking textures.

Methylacetylene Propadiene: A family of alternative fuel gases that are mixtures of two or more gases (propane, butane, butadiene, methylacetylene and propadiene). Methylacetylene propadiene is used for oxyfuel cutting . . . View Full Definition

Full Roller: A ball that rolls over its full circumference; see also semi-roller and spinner. The track of the ball cuts between the thumb and finger holes. Although once very popular, it is now rarely u . . . View Full Definition

Tool Steel: A general classification for high-carbon steel that can be heat treated to a hardness required for metal cutting tools such as punches, dies, drills, taps, reamers and so forth.

Oregon grape root (Mahonia aquifolium): Antimicrobial, source of berberine which is an antimicrobial for several bacteria (see goldenseal for more on berberine).

Ordinary Emulsion: Is a term applied to a photographic emulsion which is only sensitive to ultra-violet and blue light.

Organization For Economic Development And Cooperation (OECD): An international organization established by the United States, Canada and certain Western European countries in 1960. The OECD studies and discusses trade and related matters. Its current 2 . . . View Full Definition