scope

Short for oscilloscope

The scope will help you find the source of that interference.

by BlastMaster January 28, 2004

the finger

The middle finger, often used in the phrase "giving the finger." This finger is used to make an offensive hand gesture when speech is inadequate.

That guy just gave me the finger!! *gun cocking*

by BlastMaster June 18, 2003

TRF

Tuned Radio Frequency (see radio)

I have a TRF radio from 1925. It's difficult to use compared to what we use now.

by BlastMaster June 06, 2003

grid

The part of a vacuum tube that controls the electron flow. Often two posts with a wire wrapped around them to form a ladder-like structure.

Some tubes need a grid bias, and some don't.

by BlastMaster June 16, 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

kar

Short for "Karabiner," (the K98) a rifle made by mauser and used by the german army in the world wars. "Kar" is mostly used among Day of Defeat players when referring to that weapon.

I've been owned by the kar again!

by BlastMaster June 19, 2003