Kung-fu JeSuS's definitions

rack and pinion steering

The steering method for most, if not all cars. The steering wheel stretches out, and on the end is a cogwheel. This cogwheel connects to the rear of the two struts of the front axel. When the steering is turned left, the cogwheel pushes the rack on the rear axel right. This means that the end of the left front wheel towards the back is pulled inwards, while the front part is on the opposite side of a fulcrum, and is pushed outwards. The opposite happens to the front right, so the wheels turn left at the same time.

I doubt anyone will understand my definition of rack and pinion steering, so I'll make it quick


Rack- on the front axel
Pinion-On the end of the steering wheel.

by Kung-Fu Jesus April 28, 2004

impress

a) To have a strong effect on something
b) To force someone into naval services.

Rorke's drift was an impressive battle.

The anglo-american war (or war of 1812, if it's the only war your country was in at the time, aka you are from north america) resulted in the treaty of Ghent. However, this did not resolve any of the issues the united states had fought for. However, as a courtesy, Impressing stopped. See war of 1812

by Kung-Fu Jesus April 28, 2004

passé

No longer in demand. Fallen.

Muscle cars are so passé

by Kung-Fu Jesus April 28, 2004

EnGuarde!

French expression with the meaning "Guard position". Said before a sword or fistfight.

EnGuarde, ros bif

by Kung-Fu Jesus April 28, 2004

open old wounds

To open old wounds is to rekindle an arguement put on the side.

When John met his estranged ex-wife she opened old wounds about his impotency.

by Kung-Fu Jesus April 28, 2004

knocked for six

To be completely devastated. It comes from the highest scoring action in the sport of cricket:- where the ball exits the circle without leaving the ground.

I was knocked for six after my husband left me


My car was knocked for six after I rammed it into a wall.

by Kung-Fu Jesus April 28, 2004

demand satisfaction

To demand satisfaction is to right wrongs occuring to the author/speaker by means of a pistol duel.

I demand satisfaction, sir.

by Kung-Fu Jesus April 28, 2004