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

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

et

Past tense of "eat" used by illiterate mountain folk.

Pappy: Now wher'd all dem berries go?
Junior: I et 'em!
Pappy: Aw you dun got yerself a whippin'!
Junior: No, Pappy! I promise it won't never happen ag'in!

by Blastmaster June 17, 2003

befoul

To make dirty or unpleasant.

Please excuse me, sir, but did you befoul this chair after eating that LaxMaster-Burrito™?

by BlastMaster May 25, 2003

penal

For the purpose of punishing and/or containing criminals.
(You thought it meant something else, didn't you!) ;)

Examples:
Penal colony
Penal system

by BlastMaster June 18, 2003

vulcan

A 20mm automatic cannon with a very high rate of fire (rof). Usually aircraft mounted.

I used the vulcan gun to mow down all of the innocent little chipminks.

by BlastMaster May 18, 2003

OPEC

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

OPEC consists of Venezuela, Algeria, Nigeria, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Indonesia.

40% of our oil comes from OPEC.

by BlastMaster May 20, 2003