An "Ottoman" Empire is an empire of ottomans spanning rule of six centuries of ottomans in your family room.
by PWS27 May 7, 2017
The situation that results when, during a game of backgammon, you have built on your side a series of blocks (two pieces on each point), such that the opponent is trapped, unable to escape.
(See Turkish Prison for a related term.)
(See Turkish Prison for a related term.)
(During a backgammon game.)
You: "Haha! You are now in an Ottoman Prison and cannot escape! If this was a Turkish Prison you might be able to get out, but this is an Ottoman Prison. Sorry my friend, you are not going anywhere for awhile ..."
Your opponent: "Damn."
You: "Haha! You are now in an Ottoman Prison and cannot escape! If this was a Turkish Prison you might be able to get out, but this is an Ottoman Prison. Sorry my friend, you are not going anywhere for awhile ..."
Your opponent: "Damn."
by Crater14 January 22, 2011
Quite hard to define. It was empire that lasted from 1293-1923. Eventually succeeded by Turkey. At the height of it's power the empire spanned over 3 continents -controlling most (if not all) of Southeastern Europe, Western Asia and Africa.
The empire was at the center of interactions between the Eastern and Western worlds for six centuries. With Constantinople as its capital city,and vast control of lands around the eastern Mediterranean, the Ottoman Empire was, in many respects, an Islamic successor to the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.
Ottomans are most remembered as pioneers of gunpowder infantry and artillery (NOT inventors). Also they were famous for adopting the roman legion idea and building the infamous Janissary Corps, which were by far well trained, and experienced than counterparts. (til the decline,when they started acting like praetorian guards)
Mostly their achievements were militaristic. They successfully invaded and took over major parts in south-east Europe. But their most memorable achievements is the downfall of the western roman empire.
Also accredited with the idea of marching band music, well trained professional soldiers, their cultural impact-paintings,music etc etc.
The empire went to decline largely due to the inability of the new rulers, (none as good as their predecessors). The final blow came at WW1, when the empire dissolved to make home for Turkey.....phew i'm done.
oh they also made the first super-guns btw....
The empire was at the center of interactions between the Eastern and Western worlds for six centuries. With Constantinople as its capital city,and vast control of lands around the eastern Mediterranean, the Ottoman Empire was, in many respects, an Islamic successor to the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.
Ottomans are most remembered as pioneers of gunpowder infantry and artillery (NOT inventors). Also they were famous for adopting the roman legion idea and building the infamous Janissary Corps, which were by far well trained, and experienced than counterparts. (til the decline,when they started acting like praetorian guards)
Mostly their achievements were militaristic. They successfully invaded and took over major parts in south-east Europe. But their most memorable achievements is the downfall of the western roman empire.
Also accredited with the idea of marching band music, well trained professional soldiers, their cultural impact-paintings,music etc etc.
The empire went to decline largely due to the inability of the new rulers, (none as good as their predecessors). The final blow came at WW1, when the empire dissolved to make home for Turkey.....phew i'm done.
oh they also made the first super-guns btw....
by crazypplkahf January 18, 2010
the piece of plastic in a pizza box to keep the lidfrom crushing the pizza. Looks like a miniature table or ottoman.
by sesmith70 November 9, 2008
This is a seldom seen sex position in which a male places his two balls in a female's eyesockets, his erect penis then points upwards resembling pointed ottoman helmets of ancient times.
So did you guys get realy kinky last night?
Yeah we did some crazy shit, he even let me wear the ottoman helmet!
Yeah we did some crazy shit, he even let me wear the ottoman helmet!
by Jdizzle888 April 22, 2009
Man... Ken got the Ottoman Slap after trying to beat Ron in basketball. He never even got a chance to shoot the ball.
by Epix187 February 13, 2018
A sex-act in which the woman, kneeling on all fours, gives the man a hand job while he rests his feet on her, as if she were an ottoman.
Mable, I've had a horrible day at the shoe factory, why dont you come to the couch and give me a nice Turkish Ottoman
by Zerocd March 2, 2007