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Head Man: To pass the puck ahead to a teammate, especially on a rush; as in, 'jagr head mans the puck to gretzky.'

Oilhead: Oilhead refers to the air-cooled engines of more recent BMW motorcycles that also contain an oil cooler.

Ombudsman: Ombudsmen do not have any formal power to reverse decisions but they have substantial moral authority over companies or national or local government agencies. Within financial services, ther . . . View Full Definition

Odd Man Rush: When a team enters the attacking zone and outnumbers the opposing players in the zone.

Novel Of Manners: A novel that describes in detail the customs, behaviors, habits, and expectations of a certain social group at a specific time and place. Usually these conventions shape the behavior of the . . . View Full Definition

North American Waterfowl Management Plan: An international program in cooperation with Mexico and Canada to protect, restore, enhance, and manage wetland ecosystems for migratory birds and other wildlife and fish. It was authorized . . . View Full Definition

North Germanic: The sub-branch of the Germanic languages that contains Swedish and Old Norse.

One Man Back: Descriptive of the situation in which a team has only one defenseman between the goaltender and the attackers, usually because the other defenseman has been caught up ice.

One-Man Picture: When both bid and the offered prices of a broker come from the same source.

Oral Reprimand: A verbal warning given to an employee by a manager or supervisor as a means of correcting inappropriate behavior or conduct.