Definitions by Athene Airheart

toe the line 

To behave according to strict rules. Sometimes an order given, especially to a child.

Somewhat archaic.

Angry father: "You'd better toe the line this time, mister, or next time I catch you tattooing your sister's name on shaved dogs you'll be grounded for a month!"

toe the line by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004

airplane 

A device that is heavier than air, with wings that are fixed in place, and can fly. Usually accompanied by at least one pilot.

Airplanes are great fun to fly, and like any tool can be used for good or evil.

"Look at that airplane flying up there!"

airplane by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004

aircraft 

Any device that flies. An airplane is an example of an aircraft, as are helicopters, dirigibles, gliders and balloons.

Every aircraft needs an aviator or pilot to fly it.

"That Cessna is one fine looking hunk of aircraft!"

aircraft by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004

doughboy 

An old term for soldier, dating from the WWI era or possibly even earlier.

"Here come the doughboys, marching over the hill to save us."

doughboy by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004

nub 

A slang term for someone of African descent. It can also be short for "Nubian."

Not really meant in a derogatory fashion.

When my dad saw the type of candy called "nibs," he called them "nubs" by mistake and thought they'd be a good name for someone.

nub by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004

Goo Chief 

A person in charge of cleaning up messes at the Olympic Flight Museum and elsewhere. Usually armed with a mop and bucket.

The word has roots in "Crew Chief," who is a person in charge of maintaining a particular aircraft.

His counterpart is the Pile-it.

That Goo Chief is going to have a really big mess to clean up after the party!

Goo Chief by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004

Pile-it

The assistant to the Goo-Chief at the Olympic Flight Museum and elsewhere.

The Pile-it is in charge of picking things up and piling them.

The name comes from "pilot" who is the natural counterpart of a Crew Chief. Except, in this case, the Goo Chief has more rank than the Pile-it, which is opposite to how the original positions are.

The Goo Chief is going to need the Pile-it's help to clean up after that party...

Pile-it by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004