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Pooched Abs: Abdominal muscles that are pushed out. Weak abs tend to pooch, which can strain the lower back.

Abstract Of Title: A full summary of all consecutive grants, conveyances, wills, records and judicial proceedings affecting title to a specific parcel of real estate, together with a statement of all recorded . . . View Full Definition

Abstract Of Judgment: A full summary by the court of a judgment. It becomes a general lien on all of a debtors property in the county where it is recorded.

Abstract Poem: Verse that makes little sense grammatically or syntactically but which relies on auditory patterns create its meaning or poetic effects, Dame Edith Sitwell popularized the term, considering . . . View Full Definition

Abstract Reasoning: The process of perceiving issues and reaching conclusions through the use of symbols or generalizations rather than concrete factual information.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): The system, popularized on BMW and then Honda ST1100 motorcycles, utilizes a computerized system to sense wheel lockup and then release and reapply the brakes many times per second. The resu . . . View Full Definition

Abstracter: The person preparing the abstract of title. The abstracter searches the title as recorded or registered with the county recorder, county registrar, circuit court and/or other official source . . . View Full Definition

Abstract Diction - Abstract Imagery: Language that describes qualities that cannot be perceived with the five senses. For instance, calling something pleasant or pleasing is abstract, while calling something yellow or sour is c . . . View Full Definition

Absorptivity: (a) extinction coefficient; absorption cross section; decadic absorptivity. Compare with molar absorptivity and absorbance. The absorbance of a solution per unit of path length and per unit . . . View Full Definition

Absorptive Feeders: Animals such as tapeworms that ingest food through the body wall. These animals can be very dangerous if injested.