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mae west 

(n)A parachuting malfunction more officially called a lineover, in which a line crosses over the top of the parachute, dividing the canopy into two parts. The result resembles a giant bra; hence the reference to the well-endowed late actress.
I got a mae west and had to use my reserve.
mae west by Heptune May 14, 2005
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Mae West 

1. a early inflatable life preserver

2. a parachute malfunction that divides the cloth so that it resemble an exaggerated brassiere .

(First sense partly from the resemblance to A well endowed American actress who was then appearing in films)
A Mae West was on display a the Museum today.

Mae West Life Vest 

That girl has a Mae West Life vest , she will never drown

west, mae 

legendary actress with a crooked beauty, sensational sexuality and perverse morality
Good sex is like good Bridge. If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand.
west, mae by slothics January 10, 2005