Arminkshipper's definitions

Fall

a technique that requires the opponent to keep their shoulders pinned to the ground for three counts.

In the world of martial arts, the wrestler executed a perfect fall, pinning their opponent's shoulders to the ground for the win.

by Arminkshipper July 7, 2024

Real

of fixed property (i.e., land and buildings), as distinct from personal property.

"he lost nearly all of his real holdings"

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025

Strip

a main road in or leading out of a town that is lined with shops, restaurants, and other facilities.

The bustling strip was lined with fashionable boutiques and lively cafes, making it the perfect place for an afternoon of shopping and people-watching.

by Arminkshipper May 19, 2025

perverse

(of a verdict) against the weight of evidence or the direction of the judge on a point of law.

"The jury's perverse verdict was unexpected and contrary to the weight of the evidence presented in the case."

by Arminkshipper May 5, 2025

Lucifer

a match struck by rubbing it on a rough surface.

Frustrated by the dying campfire, I searched my pockets for a single Lucifer to reignite the flames.

This sentence uses "Lucifer" in the lesser-known meaning of a friction match, where it's derived from the idea of bringing light (similar to the fallen angel association).

by Arminkshipper July 20, 2024

ex

(of goods) sold direct from.

"carpet tiles offered at a special price, ex stock"

by Arminkshipper July 27, 2024

Past

(of a tense) expressing an action that has happened or a state that previously existed.

The past tense indicates an action that happened or a state that previously existed.

by Arminkshipper July 31, 2024