32 definitions by antinous

scripture

See scriptures

by antinous September 29, 2003

vice

A clamping fixture used to hold a workpiece, &c.
Also, vise.

My workbench has a twin-screw front vice to hold large pieces.

by antinous September 13, 2003

simply

Adverb. 1. clearly, unambiguously, without embellishment.
2. merely, only.

1. Speaking simply is the best way to be understood.
2. To defend myself against the burglar, I simply shot him.

by antinous September 12, 2003

triple header

1. Three baseball or other games played back to back to back.
2. One with three heads.

The Brooklyn Dodgers are playing a triple header with the Boston Braves next week.

by antinous September 12, 2003

floccinausihihilipilification

Noun. "The categorizing of something as worthless trivia" (Josefa Heifetz. Mrs. Byrne's Dictionary. Secaucus: University Books, 1974).

by antinous September 12, 2003

triple play

A play in a baseball game when the fielding team throws out three of the opposing runners.

"I throw the ball to first base. Whoever it is grabs the ball, so the guy runs to second. Who picks up the ball and throws it to What, What throws it to I Don't Know, I Don't Know throws it back to Tomorrow - triple play." --Lou Costello

by antinous September 12, 2003

white hat

A good guy or hero of romanticised Old West stories.

by antinous September 12, 2003