BlastMaster's definitions

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

scope

Short for oscilloscope

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

by BlastMaster January 28, 2004

grass

Short vegetation that grows over large areas, usually green. Grass may vary in lenth, texture, width, and color. Most areas in front of a home are covered with grass.

You can try to smoke that grass, but I bet it won't do anything.

by BlastMaster May 18, 2003

regenerate

See regenerative or radio

by BlastMaster June 16, 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

alt codes

A series of numbers on the numpad that when typed while holding the ALT-key will produce a symbol not normally found on the keyboard.

Some examples of alt codes:
Alt+0215 = ×
Alt+0153 = ™
Alt+789 = §
Alt+0134 = †

by BlastMaster June 16, 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 6, 2003