54 definitions by Speedog
Noun (spaceflight terminology): to instantly activate the engine(s) of a terrestrial-situated spacecraft at 100% power, with no consideration of standard sequential gradation of thrust, in an attempt to immediately escape from an emergency situation.
"When Commander Leonov observed the escape tower separating from the Soyuz vehicle, he instantly engaged the crash-launch procedure, and saved his entire crew."
by Speedog May 2, 2010
Noun (usually military term): an officially recognized state of hostility or war between two or more belligerents; often expressed as the phrase "in anger", now commonly used to describe any state of conflict between opposing parties.
As of the current date, the United States remains the only nation ever to have used atomic weapons in anger, against the Japanese Empire in August 1945, in order to bring an end to Japanese resistance during World War II.
by Speedog July 21, 2010
Phrase (military parlance): to deliberately present a captured enemy flag or banner in an insulting manner, most usually by inclining the supporting staff downwards so that the flag or banner itself touches the ground.
Following the surrender of the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad, the order was given by General Zhukov to slight the colors of the defeated German forces.
by Speedog July 3, 2010
Verb: to terminate a person from a position of employment; an action usually carried out by whatever person is in immediate authority.
Due to Karen's repeated tardiness over more than 60 days, her supervisor Beth had no alternative but to cashier her.
by Speedog July 18, 2010
Noun: an alleged, but unsubstantiated, covert operation of the United States of America; with authorization to investigate the possibility of extraterrestrial alien intrusion onto American territory. Purportedly created by executive directive in 1947.
Although many documents have been circulated referencing "Operation Majestic 12", non have to date been officially verified as authentic.
by Speedog June 19, 2010
Noun (athletic slang): a wrestling technique in which an aggressor female thrusts her torso against the torso of her combatant, the object being to upset the balance of the combatant and thereby obtain confrontational advantage.
In the now-famous "Miller Lite Catfight" TV commercial, Tonya Ballinger uses the boob smash against her erstwhile opponent, Kitana Baker, in the cement mixing tray.
by Speedog July 9, 2010
After the protection money was not delivered, Capone ordered Frank Nitti to liquidate the malefactor.
by Speedog June 21, 2010