Plate

The anode in a vacuum tube; the surface to which electrons are attracted.

If you use the 201A tube as an amplifier, you should give it a plate voltage of 90 volts.

by BlastMaster June 16, 2003

Carrot Top

See obnoxious

Nobody likes Carrot Top, so why is he still on the air?

by BlastMaster May 19, 2003

Nu

A trademark appearing on vacuum tubes manufactured by National Union.

by BlastMaster June 20, 2003

nipple

A small metal tube protruding from the breech of a muzzle loading firearm, used to hold a percussion cap so that it may be struck by the hammer and ignite the powder.

Place a cap on the nipple and draw the hammer back, aim, and fire.

by BlastMaster June 13, 2003

gash

A large, ripped opening, usually caused by violent force.

I walked out of the store only to find that there was now a giant gash in the side of my car, and a guy running across the parking lot with an axe in his hand.

by BlastMaster June 20, 2003

rhinotillexomania

The scientific term for "chronic nose picking."

I have to keep my hands tied behind my back because I'm fighting my rhinotillexomania.

by BlastMaster May 20, 2003

Panzerfaust

An anti-tank weapon used by the Germans in World War II. The panzerfaust is similar to the rocet-propelled grenade and uses a shaped charge to penetrate a tank's armour.

Be careful, the tank in front of us was just knocked out with a panzerfaust!

by BlastMaster May 19, 2003