BlastMaster's definitions

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

sludge

A thick, soupy substance, usually foul in appearance and/or smell.

A filthy brown sludge ran down the walls of the public bathroom.

by BlastMaster May 20, 2003

rhinotillexomania

The scientific term for "chronic nose picking."

I have to keep my hands tied behind my back because I'm fighting my rhinotillexomania.

by BlastMaster May 20, 2003

superheterodyne

see radio

The superheterodyne circuit uses a local oscillator.

by BlastMaster June 6, 2003

.22

A common caliber of rim-fire weapons. This is often thought to be an ineffective caliber by people who cannot hit what they are aiming at. Used properly, it can be extremely fatal, especially with high-velocity ammunition.

The burglar died from a single shot to the head from a .22 pistol.

by BlastMaster May 16, 2003

ball

1. A bullet consisting of a full metal jacket around a lead core. 2. A spherical lead projectile fired from muzzle-loading weapons.

1. Most of the WWII surplus ammo you will find is ball ammo.
2. Load the powder, the patch, and then the ball.

by BlastMaster May 18, 2003

Guns & Ammo

The title of a magazine devoted to (you guessed it) guns and ammo.

by BlastMaster September 15, 2003