The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Trammel points — are a device that is commonly used to scribe a circle. Their relatively small size makes them easy to store or transport. Another advantage is that they are simple to use. They consist of two separate metal pieces (approx. 2.5 X 5 X 1/2 ) that… … Wikipedia
Beam compass — A beam compass is a compass with a beam and sliding sockets or cursors for drawing and dividing circles larger than those made by a regular pair of compasses.[1] The instrument can be as a whole, or made on the spot with individual sockets… … Wikipedia
Hindrance — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Hindrance >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 prevention prevention preclusion obstruction stoppage Sgm: N 1 embolus embolus Sgm: N 1 interruption interruption interception interclusion| Sgm: N 1 hindrance … English dictionary for students
Crane (machine) — A modern crawler type derrick crane with outriggers. The latticed boom is fitted with a jib. A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower material … Wikipedia
1952 in music — List of years in music (Table) … 1942 • 1943 • 1944 • 1945 • 1946 • 1947 • 1948 • 1949 • 1950 • 1951 – 1952 – 1953 • 1954 • 1955 • 1956 • 1957 • 1958 • 1959 • 1960 • … Wikipedia
Fishing net — A fishing net or fishnet is a net that is used for fishing. Fishing nets are meshes usually formed by knotting a relatively thin thread. Modern nets are usually made of artificial polyamides like nylon, although nets of organic polyamides such as … Wikipedia
hindrance — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Something that obstructs Nouns 1. hindrance, obstruction, stoppage; interruption, interception, impedition; retardment, retardation; embarrassment, coarctation, stricture, restriction, restraint,… … English dictionary for students
Compass (drafting) — This article is about the drafting instrument. For other uses, see Compass (disambiguation). A beam compass and a regular compass … Wikipedia
John Fitch (driver) — Former F1 driver image size = 150 pixels = 150 Name = John Fitch Nationality = flagicon|USA American Years = F1|1953, F1|1955 Team(s) = HWM Alta, Stirling Moss Races = 2 Championships = 0 Wins = 0 Podiums = 0 Points = 0 Poles = 0 Fastest laps = 0 … Wikipedia
Jeremy Dale (racecar driver) — This article is about Jeremy Dale, the Canadian racecar driver and motorsports entrepreneur. For Jeremy Dale, the comic book artist, click here Personal Jeremy Dale was born 10/23/1962 in Toronto, Canada and currently resides in Northern Colorado … Wikipedia
