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Automatic Foul Detector: An electric eye device that sets off an alarm if the bowler's foot crosses the foul line.

Foul Ball: A batted ball that lands on foul territory between home plate and first base or third base, bounds past first or third base on or over third territory, first touches foul territory beyond fi . . . View Full Definition

Foul Lane: Usually just called 'the lane' or 'the paint.' The painted area bordered by the end line and the foul line, outside which players must stand during a free-throw; also the area an offensive p . . . View Full Definition

Foul: Any infraction of the rules that will draw a penalty.

Foul Light: An electronic indicator/light, often combined with a buzzer noise, that is triggered when a beam of light that transverses the foul line is broken.

Flagrant Foul: Unnecessary or excessive contact against an opponent.

Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL): Combining a location-sensing device (such as a GPS receiver) with a wireless communications link to provide a home office or dispatcher with the location of a vehicle or mobile asset (such a . . . View Full Definition

Automatic Withdrawal: A mutual fund that gives shareholders the right to receive a fixed payment from dividends on a quarterly or monthly basis.

Automatic-On Headlamp: An automatic-on headlamp, or a daytime running lamp (DRL), is a motorcycle’s headlamp that automatically turns on when the bike is started. It’s mandatory on all street bikes in North Americ . . . View Full Definition

Automatics: Riders of motorcycles are used to shifting gears and using a clutch. However, some new riders would like to do away with shifting and clutching since they may have become used to automatic t . . . View Full Definition