Definitions by stealth17
McWorld
Symbolizes global markets rooted in consumption and profit, leaving to an untrustworthy, if not altogether fictitious, invisible hand issues of public interest and common good that once might have been nurtured by democratic citizenries and their watchful governments.
AUP
pull and pray
pull and pray by stealth17 October 12, 2006
layman's terms
To put something in layman's terms is to describe a complex or technical issue using words and terms that the average individual (someone without professional training in the subject area) can understand, so that they may comprehend the issue to some degree.
Instead of saying:
"You need a new piston, valve guides, stator, and counter-shaft balancer"
In layman's terms you'd say:
"There are some internal parts that need replaced"
"You need a new piston, valve guides, stator, and counter-shaft balancer"
In layman's terms you'd say:
"There are some internal parts that need replaced"
layman's terms by stealth17 October 9, 2006
rake
A suspension or structural design to lower one end of the vehicle in relation to the other end.
That's layman's terms for the angle the steering stem/column or fork makes from a vertical line 90 degrees from the ground.
That's layman's terms for the angle the steering stem/column or fork makes from a vertical line 90 degrees from the ground.
Layman's terms use:
I like the rake that car has. The front is an inch lower then the rear. Perfect on that car.
An example of using the more technical definition of the term:
The rake on that frame is 30 degrees.
I like the rake that car has. The front is an inch lower then the rear. Perfect on that car.
An example of using the more technical definition of the term:
The rake on that frame is 30 degrees.
ovulation
Studies show women are more attracted to “macho” guys near ovulation. The rest of the month, they’re drawn to “good providers,” otherwise known as chumps.