BlastMaster's definitions

grebe

A company that produced radio equipment in the 1920's. They are well-known for the Grebe Synchrophase reciever.

The Grebe Synchrophase was an attempt at simplifying the three-dial tuning system that was common at the time.

by BlastMaster June 6, 2003

nipple

A small metal tube protruding from the breech of a muzzle loading firearm, used to hold a percussion cap so that it may be struck by the hammer and ignite the powder.

Place a cap on the nipple and draw the hammer back, aim, and fire.

by BlastMaster June 12, 2003

NRA

A national organization for the purpose of upholding the second amendment, which is an important piece of the constitution of the United States of America. Those who are opposed to it should move to an overseas gun-banning country.

The NRA tries to make sure that America stays America.

by BlastMaster June 18, 2003

assmonger

One who sells donkeys on the street.

A lowly assmonger cannot make enough money to support a family.

by BlastMaster May 16, 2003

Cops

Law enforcement officials; police officers.

The cops busted into my house today and searched everything, only to find that they had the wrong address.

by BlastMaster June 18, 2003

rectify

To convert alternating current to direct current by means of a semiconductive material or a vacuum tube.

The AC power in my amplifier is rectified by a 5U4GB tube.

by BlastMaster May 18, 2003

amp

Short for "amplifier" or "ampere."

Turn on the amp.
The filament of a 201 vacuum tube uses one amp

by BlastMaster June 19, 2003