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skosh

A small amount of something.

From the Japanese word "sukoshi," pronounced skosh. That also means a little bit.
"I'll have just a skosh of that pie..."
by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004
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Hangar

A building or structure used for storing aircraft. Often populated by pilots, mechanics, hangar hounds, and similar ilk. It's kind of like a really big garage, but it's more fun to spend time in.

Hangars can be open on one or all sides, fully enclosed, heated or unheated. Some are quite nice with offices inside, some are very plain without even power going to them. The word "Hangar" comes from a French word meaning "shed."
I'm glad I got my plane into the hangar before the hailstorm started.
by Athene Airheart May 2, 2004
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callipigean

Posessing of firm and rounded buttocks.

From a root word meaning firm and rounded.
That person over there is quite callipigean in his tight shorts.
by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004
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Jetway

What passengers often use to deplane.

As used by the airlines, an extensible walkway that is articulated and usually enclosed. It kind of looks like a stretched out accordian from the outside. It is positioned so that passengers can walk from the terminal building to the door of the aircraft in comfort and safety.
The passengers walked down the jetway to board their flight to Norway.
by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004
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Slarf

Very bad food. Food that is badly prepared or of poor quality, slop. Commonly found in school cafeterias or on leftover night.
"Do I really have to eat this slarf?"
by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004
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rust-picker

A derogatory term for members of the US Navy. Rarely an endearment.
"Hey, watch your six, rust-picker! I'm comin' in right on your tail!" (A Marine pilot taunting a Navy pilot during war games)
by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004
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stick

A word that is used to describe the main control of an airplane, whether it's stick shaped or not. A "stick" can be a wheel, or a yoke, as well as a traditional stick.

The stick is used to move the ailerons and elevator, which controls the pitch and roll axes of an airplane.

To be "hot on the stick" is to be really good at flying an airplane or helicopter.
The stick in that biplane is made out of really nice mahogany...
by Athene Airheart March 21, 2004
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