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Football is a word used to describe a football number of different sports . Some codes of football also share other common names, such as gridiron and rugby . The widely understood meaning of these words can vary, depending on the location and or context in which they are used. In some places, unqualified use of one or more of these words is considered ambiguous. For more information on their usage, see football word . Glossary of football terms may refer to Glossary of American football Glossary of association football terms Glossary of Australian rules football Glossary of Canadian football Glossary of Gaelic games terms Glossary of rugby league terms Glossary of rugby union terms See also Gridiron football Rugby football Sportindex ... more details
The Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms is an audio visual glossary of 256 terms prepared and hosted by the National ... glossary.cfm Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms NHGRI retrieved 2007 Apr 27 ref . quote The National Human Genome Research Institute NHGRI created the Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms to help people without scientific backgrounds understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research . Simply ... Glossary contained 178 terms and talking explanations of each term, as well as about 70 black and white ... for terms and concepts, review of all terms suggested by users using the glossary term suggestion ... in the human body and developing tools for gene discovery. Many of the Talking Glossaryterms are commonly .... Genetics related terms from these textbooks provided the foundation for the Talking Glossary. These terms ... slide. 3 D Animations The Glossary contains many terms that are illustrated with 3 D movie animations ..., and chromosome. Spoken Explanations of GlossaryTerms Each term features a friendly and informative ... and photograph of each speaker accompanies terms listed in the glossary. This enables the user ... If either a written or spoken definition uses other Talking Glossaryterms in its text or dialogue ... list also includes Glossaryterms that reviewers of the Glossary felt would be helpful to the user ... news reports or conversation. The quiz randomly chooses terms from the Talking Glossary and asks ... , audio information, images and additional links to related terms. Students, teachers and parents will find the glossary an easy to use, always available learning source on genetics. Courtesy ... of Talking Glossary of Genetics ref name NHGRI1988 National Human Genome Research Institute 1988 retrieved ... . http www.genome.gov Glossary The Talking Glossary of Genetics About the Talking Glossary of Genetics A new multimedia, and significantly updated, version of the English Talking Glossary of Genetics ... Talking Glossary was released by NHGRI and made available as a http itunes.apple.com us ... more details
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This glossary of education related terms is based on how they commonly are used in Wikipedia articles. This page contains terms starting with T Z. Select a letter from the table of contents to find terms on other pages. Glossary of education related terms TOC T Taxonomy of Educational Objectives An educational taxonomy that classifies educational objectives into three domains cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. Teacher In education , one who teaches student s or pupils, often a course of study, lesson plan , or a practical skill, including learning and thinking skills. There are many different ways to teach and help students learn . This is often referred to as the teacher s pedagogy . When deciding what teaching method to use, a teacher will need to consider students background knowledge, environment, and their learning goals as well as standardized curriculum as determined by their school district. Technology education The study of the human ability to create and use tools to shape the natural environment to meet their needs. The goal of technology education is to spread technological literacy which is accomplished by bringing laboratory activities to students. The term technology education is frequently shortened to tech ed . Technology Integration A term used by educators to describe effective uses of technology by teacher s and students in K 12 and university classroom s. Teachers use technology to support instruction in language arts, social studies , science , math , or other content areas. When teachers integrate technology into their classroom practice, learners are empowered to be actively engaged in their learning. Tertiary education also referred to as third ... narrow technique of using technology . W Whole language A term used by Reading activity reading teacher .... Z See also Portal Education References Unreferenced date December 2009 Reflist Glossary of education related terms TOC education Category Glossaries of education 7 ... more details
This glossary of education related terms is based on how they commonly are used in Wikipedia articles. This page contains terms starting with S. Select a letter from the table of contents to find terms on other pages. Glossary of education related terms TOC S Sail training From its modern interpretations to its antecedents when maritime nation s would send young naval officer candidates to sea e.g., see Outward Bound , sail training provides an unconventional and effective way of building many useful skills on and off the water. Through the unique environment of the sea , contemporary sail trainees learn that what they are doing is important and that their efforts are essential to the operation and safety of the ship. School A place designated for learning . The range of institution s covered by the term varies from country to country. School bus , A bus used to transport children and adolescents to and from school . The first school bus was horse drawn, introduced in 1827 by George Shillibeer for a Quaker school at Abney Park Cemetery Abney Park in Stoke Newington , London , and was designed to carry twenty five children. Since then, school buses of many types have become widespread, and motorised, and are used in all parts of the world. School counselor A practitioner who meets the needs of students in three basic educational domains academic development, career development, and personal social development. This is accomplished through the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student achievement through a guidance curriculum ... fields The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics STEM fields are collectively considered ... for a specific legal purpose. Such organizations are often sponsored through and receive funding ... creation. See also Portal Education References Unreferenced date December 2009 Reflist Glossary of education related terms TOC education Category Glossaries of education 6 ... more details
US Automatic tracking system using RFID technology. ref name Trains Glossary A Automatic Train Control ATC ref name Trains Glossary A Automatic train operation ATO Automatic train protection ATP Automatic ... trn glossary default.aspx?list 4&fl b title Glossary Of Common Railroad Terms B publisher Kalmbach ... default.aspx?list 4&fl d title Glossary Of Common Railroad Terms D publisher Kalmbach Publishing ... http trains.com trn glossary default.aspx?list 4&fl f title Glossary Of Common Railroad Terms F publisher ... default.aspx?list 4&fl g title Glossary Of Common Railroad Terms G publisher Kalmbach Publishing accessdate ... trn glossary default.aspx?list 4&fl h title Glossary Of Common Railroad Terms H publisher Kalmbach ... terminology see usage of the terms railroad and railway for more information . There are also ... terms are presented here alphabetically where a term has multiple names, this is indicated. The note US indicates a term peculiar to North America, or CA may represent Canada while UK refers to terms ... terms adopted by the International Union of Railways in its official publications and Thesaurus. ref ... May 2009 ref Exceptions are noted terms whose currency is limited to one particular country, region ..., see passenger rail terminology . For terminology specific to Australia, see Glossary of Australian railway terminology . For terminology specific to the United Kingdom, see Glossary of UK railway terminology . For terminology specific to North America, see Glossary of North American railroad terminology . For terminology specific to New Zealand, see Glossary of New Zealand railway terminology ... Locomotive Company the second largest builder of steam locomotives in the U.S. ref name Trains Glossary A cite web url http trains.com trn glossary default.aspx?list 4&fl a title Glossary Of Common Railroad Terms A publisher Kalmbach Publishing accessdate 2008 01 29 ref Dead man s vigilance device ... move relative to the main frame. ref name Trains Glossary A Railway signal Aspects and indications ... more details
There are a number of terms common to many card games. These are not listed here, but are instead detailed at Glossary of card terms . Being familiar with those terms will help in understanding the terminology ... of new games. Here is a partial list. Deal terms See Glossary of card games S stack Cascade Cards are built ... of the pile is closest to the player. Stock See Glossary of card terms stock Stock in the Glossary of card terms . Typically squared and face down. These can be turned over into the waste , usually ... of Glossary of card terms play play in the Glossary of card terms . References Reflist External links http www.bicyclecards.com card games glossaryGlossary of card game terms provided by The United States Playing Card Company DEFAULTSORT Glossary Of Solitaire Category Solitaire card games ... commonly found in addition games. Layout terms The layout describes the piles of cards in use during ... have become standard across a number of games. class wikitable border 1 Term Alternate terms Description ... as maneuvering space. Building terms Building or Packing involves cards being placed in stacks or cascades according to various rules. The Building terms are usually combined in game explanations. For instance, a game may describe building up in sequence by suit . The terms in this table are generally ... terms Description By suit Cards can only be placed on a card of the same suit By suit sequence ... by two is required or in other words, wrapping is often used Play terms The terms above are useful for describing the rules of the game. The terms in this section tend to be more useful for describing ... border 1 Term Alternate terms Description Available cards Those that are not blocked by other ... of an entire row of cards. British terms Here are a few additional terms used by Peter Arnold in his book Card Games for One ISBN 0 600 60727 5 and may be terms exclusively used in British English ... already built on a foundation back into the tableau. Lady Cadogan s termsTerms from the book Lady ... more details
This is a glossary of poetry terms . Measures of verse Types of metre Below, short long definitions of a syllable ... terms Literature Poet Poetry References and further reading M. H. Abrams . A Glossary of Literary Terms . Thomson Wadsworth, 2005. ISBN 1 4130 0456 3. Chris Baldick . The Concise Dictionary of Literary Terms . Oxford Univ. Press, 2004. ISBN 0 19 860883 7. Chris Baldick . The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms . Oxford Univ. Press, 2001. ISBN 0 19 280118 X. Edwin Barton & G. A. Hudson. Contemporary Guide To Literary Terms . Houghton Mifflin, 2003. ISBN 0 618 34162 5. Mark Bauerlein ... & Arthur Ganz. Literary Terms A Dictionary . Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1989. ISBN 0 374 52177 8. Peter Childs. The Routledge Dictionary of Literary Terms . Routledge, 2005. ISBN 0 415 34017 9. J. A. Cuddon. The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory . Penguin Books, 2000. ISBN 0 14 051363 9 . Dana Gioia. The Longman Dictionary of Literary Terms Vocabulary for the Informed Reader . Longman, 2005. ISBN 0 321 33194 X. Sharon Hamilton. Essential Literary Terms A Brief Norton Guide ... . Prentice Hall, 2005. ISBN 0 13 134442 0. X. J. Kennedy, et al. Handbook of Literary Terms Literature ... Univ. Press, 1996, 2005. ISBN 0 19 926538 0. Frank Lentricchia & Thomas McLaughlin. Critical Terms ... of Literary Terms . Yale Univ. Press, 2007. ISBN 0 300 10636 X. Ross Murfin & S. M. Ray. The Bedford Glossary of Critical and Literary Terms . Bedford St. Martin s, 2006. ISBN 0 312 25910 7. John Peck & Martin Coyle. Literary Terms and Criticism . Palgrave Macmillan, 2002. ISBN 0 333 96258 3. Edward Quinn. A Dictionary of Literary And Thematic Terms . Checkmark Books, 2006. ISBN 0 8160 6244 7. Lewis Turco. The Book of Literary Terms The Genres of Fiction, Drama, Nonfiction, Literary Criticism, and Scholarship . Univ. Press of New England, 1999. ISBN 0 87451 955 1. DEFAULTSORT Poetry Terms Category Glossaries of the arts Poetry Category Literary criticism Category Literary terms Category ... more details
This glossary describes the terms used in the formal descriptions of arachnid s . Terms Head and body anchor cephalothorax Cephalothorax or prosoma One of two body segments, towards the anterior end. anchor clypeus Clypeus the area of the carapace between the anterior eyes and the anterior edge. anchor abdomen Abdomen or opisthosoma One of two body segments, towards the Posterior anatomy posterior end. Legs anchor coxa Coxa first leg segment, between body and trochanter . anchor trochanter Trochanter second leg segment, between coxa and femur anchor femur Femur third leg segment, between trochanter and tibia . anchor patella Patella fourth leg segment, between femur and tibia . anchor tibia Tibia fifth leg segment, between patella and metatarsus . anchor metatarsus Metatarsus or basitarsus sixth leg segment, between tibia and tarsus . anchor tarsus Tarsus or telotarsus seventh last leg segment, after the metatarsus. Pedipalp anchor carpoblem Carpoblem the principal tibial apophysis on the male pedipalp. Typically, this is just called the tibial apophysis. Abbreviations Eyes anchor ALE ALE anterior lateral eyes. anchor AME AME anterior median eyes. anchor PLE PLE posterior lateral eyes. anchor PME PME posterior median eyes. See also Anatomical terms of location Glossary of scientific names References cite book title Biology of Spiders first Rainer F. last Foelix edition 2 publisher Oxford University Press year 1996 cite book title The Spider Book first John Henry last Comstock publisher Doubleday, Page & Company year 1920 origyear First published 1912 Category Arachnids Category Glossaries of science Arachnology ... more details
This is a glossary of terms used in fisheries , fisheries management and fisheries science . seealso List of fishing topics by subject Index of fishing articles Ichthyology terms CompactTOC8 side yes center yes v x z references yes nobreak yes A Abundance ecology Abundance is a measure of how many fish are in a population or a fishing ground. See relative abundance and absolute abundance. Bioacoustics Acoustic survey a systematic gathering of information on fish availability and abundance using underwater sound. Acoustical oceanography the use of underwater sound to map underwater topography and the contents of the sea. Aerial survey a method of gathering information on surface fish movement and density by visual observation and photography from low flying aircraft. Aggregation is a term which can be applied to any grouping of fish, for whatever reason or unknown reason they are concentrating. See Shoaling and schooling shoaling . Agricultural runoff surplus water from agricultural land ... s fishing terms FAO http www.fao.org fi glossary aquaculture Aquaculture glossary OECD http stats.oecd.org glossary index.htm Glossary of statistical terms Sources FAO http www.fao.org fi glossary default.asp Fisheries glossary NOAA http www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov st4 documents FishGlossary.pdf Fisheries glossary NOAA http www.nmfs.noaa.gov fishwatch glossary.htm FishWatch glossary Madden, CJ and Grossman ... propagated underwater, usually in reference to the use of sonar technology for biomass estimation Bimodal .... The most successful species worldwide, in terms of biomass, may be the Antarctic krill , with about ... bears. Marine protected area MPA marine area with some level of legal restriction to protect living ... stock from one place to another. Minimum landing size the smallest length at which it is legal ... Ecological Classification Standard . NatureServe, Appendix 3 Glossary. Prepared for NOAA . DEFAULTSORT Fisheries Glossary Category Glossaries Category Fisheries ... more details
This glossary of education related terms is based on how they commonly are used in Wikipedia articles. This page contains terms starting with A C. Select a letter from the table of contents to find terms on other pages. Glossary of education related terms TOC 0 9 .edu dot edu The generic top level domain for educational institutions, primarily those in the United States . Created in January 1985 as one of the first top level domains, .edu was originally intended for educational institutions anywhere in the world. With few exceptions, however, only those in the United States registered such domains, while educational institutions in other countries usually used domain names under the appropriate country code Top level domain TLD . A File Sanzio 01 Plato Aristotle.jpg thumb right 150px Plato , seen with Aristotle , is credited with the inception of academia. Academia A collective term for the scientific and cultural community engaged in higher education and research , taken as a whole. The word comes from the Academy akademeia just outside ancient Athens , where the gymnasium was made famous by Plato as a center of learning. Academic degree A degree is any of a wide range of status levels conferred by institutions of higher education, such as University universities , normally as the result of successfully completing a program of study. Academic dress or academical dress , also known .... See also Portal Education References Reflist Glossary of education related terms TOC education ... Glossary publisher Hocking College Academic Affairs Department accessdate 2007 04 26 Dead link date .... Educational assessment Assessment The process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge ... delivery of training materials or content using computer network technology. It is an approach to providing technology based training that incorporates learner centric models of instruction ... of public education facilities legal establishment of separate government run schools for blacks and whites ... more details
The glossary of wine terms lists the definitions of many general terms used within the wine industry. For terms specific to viticulture , winemaking , grape varieties, and wine tasting , see the topic specific list in the Glossary of wine terms See also See also section below. compactTOC8 side yes top yes num yes A ABC Acronym for Anything but Chardonnay or Anything but Cabernet . A term conceived by Bonny Doon wine Bonny Doon s Randall Grahm to describe wine drinkers interest in grape varieties . ref Dixon, Rachel Carter, Kate and Holmes, Rachel 14 August 2008 . http www.guardian.co.uk lifeandstyle 2008 aug 14 nibbles Is it time to drink chardonnay again? . The Guardian . Retrieved 30 December 2011. ref Abf llung Erzeugerabf llung Bottled by the proprietor. Will be on the label followed by relevant information concerning the bottler. Alcohol by volume ABV Abbreviation of alcohol by volume , generally listed on a wine label . ref http news.bbc.co.uk 1 hi uk 3303805.stm How many units is my drink? . BBC News . 9 December 2003. Retrieved 30 December 2011. ref AC Abbreviation for Agricultural Cooperative on Greek wine labels and for Adega Cooperativa on Portuguese wine Portuguese labels ..., or the chais of a Glossary of wine terms N gociant n gociant , is titled a Ma tre de Chai ... of vineyard. Z Zymology The science of fermentation in wine. See also Glossary of viticultural termsGlossary of winemaking terms Wine tasting descriptors List of grape varieties Portal Wine References ... Wine Glossary A Category Wine termsGlossary Category Oenology Category Glossaries of wine de Weinsprache ... cite web last Kissack first Chris, thewinedoctor.com title Wine Glossary C url http www.thewinedoctor.com glossary c.shtml ref See also Maceration wine maceration . Cuv e French term, meaning vat or tank ..., sharing techniques and technology from one region of the world to another. The term originated ... there is no official or legal definition of Vieilles vignes in any of the wine regions of France it is not a regulated ... more details
The Glossary of fuel cell terms lists the definitions of many terms used within the fuel cell industry. The terms in this fuel cell glossary may be used by fuel cell industry associations, in education ... Glossary of fuel cell terms Acronyms ACRONYMS A Activation loss See overpotential Adsorption Adsorption ... in the period. B compactTOC8 side yes top yes num yes Glossary of fuel cell terms Acronyms ... yes Glossary of fuel cell terms Acronyms ACRONYMS Capacity Capacity is the ability to hold, receive ... Glossary of fuel cell terms Acronyms ACRONYMS DC to DC converter In electronic engineering , a DC to DC ... side yes top yes num yes Glossary of fuel cell terms Acronyms ACRONYMS Fan A mechanical Fan ... . G compactTOC8 side yes top yes num yes Glossary of fuel cell terms Acronyms ACRONYMS ... . H compactTOC8 side yes top yes num yes Glossary of fuel cell terms Acronyms ACRONYMS Half reaction ... in a gas stream. I compactTOC8 side yes top yes num yes Glossary of fuel cell terms Acronyms ... num yes Glossary of fuel cell terms Acronyms ACRONYMS Landfill gas landfill gas LFG , see biogas . Lanthanum ... num yes Glossary of fuel cell terms Acronyms ACRONYMS Off board reforming Off board reforming , stationary ... would be wet basis . E compactTOC8 side yes top yes num yes Glossary of fuel cell terms Acronyms ACRONYMS Effluent Effluent is an outflowing of water from a natural body of water ... and the input, in energy terms. Energy density Energy density is the amount of energy stored in a given ... desulfurization FGD is the technology used for removing sulfur dioxide SO sub 2 sub from the exhaust ... is no longer present. J Empty section date July 2010 K compactTOC8 side yes top yes num yes Glossary of fuel cell terms Acronyms ACRONYMS Kr ger Vink notation Kr ger Vink notation is set of conventions ... of a metal based catalyst nickel . M compactTOC8 side yes top yes num yes Glossary of fuel cell terms Acronyms ACRONYMS Maintenance, repair and operations Maintenance, Repair and Operations ... more details
This is a glossary of terms which are commonly found in Stoicism Stoic philosophy. The contents box is currently setup to exclude the letters b, c, f, g, i, j, m, r, q, u, v, w, x, y, z. Just delete the letter and the equals sign if you want to restore one compactTOC8 side yes b c f g i j m r q u v w x y z A adiaphora indifferent things, neither good nor bad. agathos good, proper object of desire. anthr pos human being, used by Epictetus to express an ethical ideal. apatheia serenity, peace of mind, such as that achieved by the Stoic sage. aphorm aversion, impulse not to act as a result of ekklisis . Opposite of horm . apro gmena dispreferred things. Morally indifferent but naturally undesirable things, such as illness. Opposite of pro gmena . arete aret Virtue. Goodness and human excellence. ask sis disciplined training designed to achieve virtue. ataraxia tranquillity, untroubled by external things. autarkeia self sufficiency, mental independence of all things. D Daemon mythology daim n divine spirit within humans. diairesis analysis, division into parts. Used when distinguishing what is subject to our power of choice from what is not. dogma principle established by reason ... of virtue and vice in the soul. References Devettere, R., Glossary , in Introduction to Virtue Ethics Insights of the Ancient Greeks , pages 139 154. Georgetown University Press. 2002 . Haines, C., Glossary of Greek terms , in Marcus Aurelius , pages 411 416. Loeb Classical Library. 1916 . Inwood, B., Gerson L., Glossary , in Hellenistic Philosophy Introductory Readings , pages 399 409. Hackett Publishing. 1997 . Long, A. A., Glossary , in A Stoic and Socratic Guide to Life , pages 275 276. Oxford University Press. 2002 Schofield, M., Index and Glossary of Greek terms , in The Stoic Idea of the City ... Category Glossaries Stoic terms Category Stoicism Category Greek words and phrases fi Luettelo antiikin ... more details
This is a glossary of terms relating to computer hardware . For terminology relating to software see Glossary of computing . compactTOC8 side yes nobreak yes center yes seealso yes references no A accumulator computing accumulator a register in a CPU in which intermediate arithmetic and logic results are stored ATX ATX Advanced Technology eXtended is a motherboard form factor specification developed by Intel in 1995 to improve on previous de facto standards like the AT form factor. AT form factor The AT form factor referred to the dimensions and layout form factor of the motherboard for the IBM AT. B bus computing bus a subsystem that transfers data between computer components inside a computer or between computers Blu ray Disc a optical disc storage medium designed to supersede the DVD format C cache computing cache a small, but fast memory that transparently improves the performance of a larger, but slower memory or storage device CD ROM compact disc read only memory a pre pressed compact disc that contains data accessible to a computer for data storage and music playback. It is read in an optical disc drive Integrated circuit chip integrated circuit a miniaturized electronic circuit consisting mainly of semiconductor devices, as well as passive components that has been manufactured in the surface of a thin substrate of semiconductor material control store the memory that stores the microcode of a CPU originally read only memory was employed core memory in modern usage, a synonym for main memory , dating back from the time when the dominant main memory technology was magnetic core memory CPU Central processing unit the portion of a computer system that carries out the instructions of a computer program, and is the primary element carrying out the computer s functions. Conventional PCI Conventional PCI PCI is an initialism formed from Peripheral Component Interconnect ... Glossary of backup termsGlossary of Internet related terminology Glossary of reconfigurable ... more details
wiktionary The following is a glossary of terms used in card games . Besides the terms listed here, there are thousands of common and uncommon slang terms. This is not intended to be a formal dictionary precise usage details and multiple closely related senses are omitted here in favor of concise treatment of the basics. A few games have enough of their own specific terminology to warrant their own glossaries For Bridge , the Glossary of contract bridge terms which covers Contract bridge , Duplicate bridge , and Auction bridge some of the terms are also used in Whist , Bid whist , and other trick taking game s. For Patience game Patience , the Glossary of solitaire For Poker , the Glossary of poker termsTerms in this glossary unlike those above should apply to a wide range of card games. compactTOC8 side yes top yes num yes A anchor ace ace See rank rank , below anchor age age No relation to the player s chronological ages. See eldest eldest and youngest youngest for details. C anchor court court A court card is a King, Queen, or Jack and a Knight, if a Tarot deck is being used D anchor deal deal Verb To distribute cards to players in accordance with the rules of the game being played. In many games, this involves taking all cards, shuffling them, and redistributing them, but in other games such as Patience games it simply involves turning over the Waste to act as a new Stock. Noun The play from the time the cards are dealt until they are redealt. Also referred to as a hand hand anchor dealer dealer The person whose turn and responsibility it is to deal the cards even though this player may delegate the actual dealing to another . Give Alice the cards, she s the dealer. anchor deck deck May refer either to the pack pack or the stock stock anchor deuce deuce Another name for the rank 2 cards see rank rank , below anchor downcard downcard A card that is dealt face down ... game terms Category Card game terminology ... more details
Wildland Firefighting The following is a glossary of wildfire terms . Except where noted, terms are taken from a 1998 Fireline Handbook transcribed for a Conflict 21 counter terrorism studies website by the Air National Guard . ref http c21.maxwell.af.mil documents glossary of firefighting terms.htm Glossary of Firefighting Terms from a Air National Guard website ref Separate glossaries for Glossary of firefighting terms firefighting terms and Glossary of firefighting equipment firefighting equipment are also available. compactTOC8 side yes top yes num yes Aerial canopy Fuel type consisting of trees having few low branches, making it less susceptible to ignition by low intensity fires. Aerial firefighting or air attack Use of aircraft in support of ground resources to combat wildfires, often most effective in initial attack in light fuels. Air drop Delivery of supplies or retardant from the air. Supplies can be dropped by parachute. Retardant is dropped in a single salvo or one or more trails , the size of which is determined by the wind and the volume, speed and altitude of the airtanker usually no less than 200 feet above the drop zone . Air operations Group tasked with coordinating aerial based observation, supply, rescue and suppression at a wildfire . Air Tactical Group Supervisor or Air Attack Coordinates air resources for attack of a fire. Aerial firefighting Airtanker Fixed wing aircraft certified by FAA as being capable of transport and delivery of 600 to 3,0000 gallons of water or other liquid or powder fire retardants. Formerly referred to as borate bombers before ... terms pms 205.pdf Glossary of Firefighting Terms 2006 from USDA National Wildfire Coordinating Group ... List of basic firefighting topics Fire fighting References references DEFAULTSORT Glossary Of Wildfire Terms Category Wildfires Category Wildland fire suppression Glossary Category Wildfire ecology ... to reduce risk of human caused fires. Closure Legal restriction, but not necessarily elimination, of specified ... more details
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Glossary Of Geography Terms Category Geography Category Geography related lists Category Geography ... of people that an area can support given the quality of the natural environment and the level of technology ... separation of populations that occurs without legal sanction. Harv IIP 2008 De jure segregation De Jure Segregation The spatial and social separation of populations that occurs because of legal ... and power to apply the law the territorial range of legal authority or control. Harv IIP 2008 K Karst ... Information Programs IIP authorlink Bureau of International Information Programs title Glossary ... authorlink United States Geological Survey coauthors title USGS Geography Products Glossary url http edc2.usgs.gov pubslists teachers packets volcanoes teachgde teachgdev.php glossary accessdate September ... Geography Glossary last OERI first U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement ... more details
. ref http list.emich.edu dyers pdfs dyeglossary.PDF Dyes and Dyeing Glossary A Glossary of Terms ..., p. 231 Barber 1991 , p. 231 ref ref name Munro214 Munro, John H. Medieval Woollens Textiles, Technology ... Perkin s Mauve Ancestor of the Organic Chemical Industry author Anthony S. Travis journal Technology ... dyeing defn 1 Resist dyeing and the related resist printing are terms for a number of traditional ... more details
mergefrom Glossary of textile terminology date April 2011 This article uses a Wikipedia Manual of Style glossaries Structured glossaries structured glossary format. This glossary contains terms used in sewing, tailoring and related crafts. For terms used in the creation or manufacturing of textiles, including spinning, knitting, weaving, and individual fabrics and finishing processes, see Glossary of textile manufacturing . For terms used in dyeing, see Glossary of dyeing terms . Sewing is the craft of fastening or attaching objects using stitch textile arts stitches made with sewing needle needle and yarn thread . Sewing is one of the oldest of the textile arts , arising the in Paleolithic Era. Although usually associated with clothing and household linens , sewing is used in a variety of crafts and industries, including shoemaking , upholstery , sailing sailmaking , bookbinding and the manufacturing of some kinds of sports equipment sporting goods . Sewing is the fundamental process underlying a variety of textile arts and crafts, including embroidery , tapestry , quilting , appliqu and patchwork . compactTOC8 name no short1 j k o u v x z refs extlinks no A gloss term armscye defn 1 The armscye is the armhole, the fabric edge to which the sleeve is sewn. The length of the armscye is the total length of this edge the width is the distance across the hole at the widest point. glossend B gloss term bias defn 1 File Bias textile .gif right thumb 100px Bias or cross grain The Bias textile bias US or cross grain UK direction of a piece of weave woven Textile fabric , usually referred to simply as the bias or the cross grain , is at 45 degrees to its Warp weaving warp and weft threads. Every piece of woven fabric has two biases, perpendicular to each other. Non woven fabrics such as felt or interfacing do not have a bias. term bias tape defn 1 Bias tape or bias binding is a narrow ... , a red insect dye. ref Munro, John H. Medieval Woollens Textiles, Technology, and Organisation . In Jenkins ... more details
This glossary of winemaking terms list some of terms and definitions involved in making wine , fruit wine , and mead . compactTOC8 side yes top yes num yes A Acetaldehyde The main aldehyde found in wines, most notably Sherry . Acetic acid One of the primary volatile acid volatile acids in wine . Acetification The process through which acetic acid is produced in wine. Acetobacter A bacterium found in wine that causes acetification resulting in the conversion of wine to vinegar . Acidity wine Acidity The quality of wine that gives it its crispiness and vitality. A proper balance of acidity must be struck with the other elements of a wine, or else the wine may be said to be too sharp having disproportionately ... wine Extract Everything in a wine except for water, sugar, alcohol, and Glossary of wine terms ... during Glossary of wine terms C cuvaison . ref name parkerglos cite book last Parker first Robert M. Jr. erobertparker.com title A Glossary of Wine Terms url http www.erobertparker.com info glossary.asp ref ref name wdglossE Cite web last Kissack first Chris, thewinedoctor.com title Wine Glossary E url http www.thewinedoctor.com glossary e.shtml ref Extra dry A Champagne wine champagne or sparkling ... biochemistry fermentation . See also Glossary of viticultural terms Wine tasting descriptors Glossary of wine terms References reflist DEFAULTSORT Glossary Of Winemaking Terms Category Oenology Category Glossaries of wine Winemaking terms Category Glossaries of crafts Winmaking terms ... wine . Drier than Sweetness of wine Terms used to indicate sweetness of wine extra dry . Bung ... with the skins prior to and during fermentation. In viticultural terms , Crush is used as a synonym ... application of the mixing technology developed by Pulsair Systems of Bellevue, Washington, USA. As the technology becomes adopted, pneumatage is in increased usage as a generic term for the action ... the French language French ouillage , the terms ullage space and on ullage are sometimes used, and a bottle ... more details
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