Operation Basalt — Coordinates: 49°25′48″N 2°21′54″W / 49.430°N 2.365°W / 49.430; 2.365 … Wikipedia
Elevator — For other uses, see Elevator (disambiguation). A set of lifts in the lower level of a London Underground station. The arrows indicate each elevator s position and direction of travel … Wikipedia
tog|gle — «TOG uhl», noun, verb, gled, gling. –n. 1. a pin, bolt, or rod put through a loop in a rope or a link of a chain to keep it in place, to hold two ropes together, or to serve as a hold for the fingers. 2. a) = toggle joint. (Cf. ↑toggle joint) b)… … Useful english dictionary
Glossary of climbing terms — This page describes terms and jargon related to climbing and mountaineering. Contents: Top · 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A … Wikipedia
Deaf climbers — use alternative ways such as commands, hand tactics, and sometimes an Interpreter or hearing aid to assist them with their climb. They are capable of all types of climbing including bouldering, which consists of no ropes and usually a crash pad.… … Wikipedia
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whaling — /hway ling, way /, n. the work or industry of capturing and rendering whales; whale fishing. [1680 90; WHALE1 + ING1] * * * Hunting of whales for food, oil, or both. Whaling dates to prehistoric times, when Arctic peoples used stone tools to hunt … Universalium
Standing rigging — On a sailing boat, standing rigging generally refers to lines, wires, or rods which are more or less fixed in position while the boat is under sail. This term is used in contrast to running rigging, which represents elements of rigging which move … Wikipedia
Apollo Command/Service Module — Apollo CSM The Apollo 15 CSM in lunar orbit Description Role: Earth and Lunar Orbit Crew: 3; CDR, CM pilot, LM pilot Dimensions Height: 36.2 ft 11.03 m … Wikipedia
Fantasmic! — Infobox Disney ride name=Fantasmic park=Disneyland land=Frontierland designer= manufacturer= type=Fireworks and Hydrotechnic Show theme=The Heroes and Villains of Disney control system=SMPTE Timecode propulsion= soft opened= opened=May 13, 1992… … Wikipedia