BlastMaster's definitions

blast

Used as an interjection.

Blast! I hit my head on the concrete overhang!

by Blastmaster June 8, 2003

fasces

A bundle of sticks held together by a cord. The word fascist came from this. In a fascist government, the sticks are the people held together by the cord, or leader.

Fascist actually came from the word fasces.

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

Nu

A trademark appearing on vacuum tubes manufactured by National Union.

by BlastMaster June 19, 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

belch

Often used as a synonym for burp. A belch, however, is an obscenely loud, thunderous, and often foul-smelling burp.

A belch rang out signaling that the fat man had finished his meal.

by BlastMaster May 18, 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