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Pin Sheet: A chart that shows the hole locations on each green

Ringing 10 Pin: When the 10 pin stands after a particularly hard hitting shot; see soft ten also.

Riding The Pine: Refers to a player who is sitting on the bench, often because he is underperforming.

Roof Sheathing Or Sheeting: The wood panels or sheet material fastened to the roof rafters or trusses on which the shingle or other roof covering is laid.

Ropiness: Paint dries with a stringy look because it did not flow evenly onto the surface.

Schema Pindarikon: This popular grammatical construction appears in the ancient Attic Greek of Pindar and later in New Testament Greek. It is a type of enallage in which any compound subject takes a singular v . . . View Full Definition

Safekeeping: Safekeeping occurs when a broker-dealer holds securities for a client that are registered in the client’s name. The advantage from the client’s perspective is that the securities are safe an . . . View Full Definition

Red Pine: Pinus resinosa - dark green needles 4''-6'' long; big and bushy.

Rack And Pinion Focusing: Mechanical focusing system used on copying or monorail cameras. A pinion engages a rack on a slide. Focusing is achieved by turning a knob or wheel, which moves the lens or image panel.

Preferred Spin Axis (Psa): It is the final axis a ball achieves while rolling down the lane. It is heavily influenced by the amount of friction and bowler generated revolutions.