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Definitions by Waveforms

Vernography 

The act of reading and understanding both digital and analogue Vernier calipers.
I need some help with a bit of Vernography. Is this anologue Vernier reading 408.54mm?
Vernography by Waveforms March 16, 2018

On the piss 

Another common technical term used in engineering to describe components or entire assemblies that are neither level or straight.
'See that, the lifting eye is on the piss'
On the piss by Waveforms February 22, 2018

It's Fucked 

A technical term used in engineering to describe serious defects that prevent a component, product, or machine from working properly.
Guy 1: 'What's up with that Lathe?'

Guy 2: 'It's Fucked.'
It's Fucked by Waveforms June 21, 2017
The act of getting a 4G LTE signal on your phone unexpectedly.
Man, I'm getting all that 4Gness!
4Gness by Waveforms September 25, 2016