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A Block: In early 1981, the FCC announced that it would approve two licenses in each wireless market: a non-wireline company (which became known as the A side carrier), and a wireline company (the B . . . View Full Definition

Unbalanced Line: Usually refers to an offensive formation which does not have an equal number of linemen on each side of the ball. Done to gain a blocking advantage on one side of the formation; typically on . . . View Full Definition

Block Pass: Going into a turn, a rider attempting a block pass will accelerate before the apex and slip his motorcycle on the inside of the leader, then quickly pivot and make the turn directly in front . . . View Full Definition

Foot Zone Therapy: Foot zone therapy is based on the premise that energy flows through the body in meridians from the brain to the feet. Every organ and cell has a representative point. On the foot, and when p . . . View Full Definition

Anticholinergic Effects: A group of side effects of some antipsychotics, including dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation and urinary retention. Caused by a blockade of acetylcholine receptors; can contribute to co . . . View Full Definition

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Acre-Foot: The volume of water that would cover one acre of land (43,560 square feet) to a depth of one foot, equivalent to 325,851 gallons of water. An acre-foot is the basic measure of agricultural w . . . View Full Definition

Cut Blocking: A blocking technique in which offensive linemen, and sometimes other blockers, block legally below the waist (i.e., from the front of the defensive player) in an attempt to bring the defende . . . View Full Definition

Front-End Load: The load, or sales charge, that you pay when you purchase shares of a mutual fund or annuity is called a front-end load. Some mutual funds identify shares purchased with a front-end load as . . . View Full Definition

Aa: Capitalized letters are grade indicators usually describing the size of the bean