Blastmaster's definitions

scope

Short for oscilloscope

The scope will help you find the source of that interference.

by BlastMaster January 28, 2004

the finger

The middle finger, often used in the phrase "giving the finger." This finger is used to make an offensive hand gesture when speech is inadequate.

That guy just gave me the finger!! *gun cocking*

by BlastMaster June 18, 2003

alt codes

A series of numbers on the numpad that when typed while holding the ALT-key will produce a symbol not normally found on the keyboard.

Some examples of alt codes:
Alt+0215 = ×
Alt+0153 = ™
Alt+789 = §
Alt+0134 = †

by BlastMaster June 16, 2003

TRF

Tuned Radio Frequency (see radio)

I have a TRF radio from 1925. It's difficult to use compared to what we use now.

by BlastMaster June 6, 2003

vulcan

A 20mm automatic cannon with a very high rate of fire (rof). Usually aircraft mounted.

I used the vulcan gun to mow down all of the innocent little chipminks.

by BlastMaster May 18, 2003

penal

For the purpose of punishing and/or containing criminals.
(You thought it meant something else, didn't you!) ;)

Examples:
Penal colony
Penal system

by BlastMaster June 18, 2003

OPEC

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

OPEC consists of Venezuela, Algeria, Nigeria, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Indonesia.

40% of our oil comes from OPEC.

by BlastMaster May 20, 2003