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Runs: A blemish caused by excessive flow of the coating. Usually caused by applying too much paint or stain.

Back Runs: When your fresh brush stroke hits a still damp wash it will force the original wash out in a irregular, often fractal manner. This can totally screw up what you are intending to do, unless y . . . View Full Definition

Brunswick Black Beauty: One of the old time hard rubber balls; very popular in its day.

Brunswick: One of the big two bowling firms in the country along with AMF. They have a full line of capital equipment and playing equipment for the bowler.

Brunswick Crown Jewel: One of the first polyester balls. The original series of balls was highly popular as they were better scoring than the hard rubber balls of the day.

Triple Runs: One big step, followed by two little steps, can be done in a circle.

Shut Out: To hold the opposition scoreless for an entire game or any specified period of time; e.g., 'the bruins shut out the rangers for the last 18 minutes of the second period.'

Save: The act, by a goaltender, in deflecting or stopping a shot on goal. As a verb, to make a save.

Quality Start: A start in which the starting pitcher provides at least six innings pitched and surrenders three or fewer earned runs.

Small Ball Or Playing Small Ball: Refers to an offensive approach where the team uses bunts, walks, infield hits, hit and run plays, stolen bases, and sacrifices to manufacture runs.