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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 16 January 2025. An overview of common terms used when describing manga/anime related medium. Part of a series on Anime and manga Anime History Voice acting Companies Studios Original video animation Original net animation Fansub Fandub Lists Longest series Longest franchises Manga History Publishers ...
In Australia, the term Japanese ox is used for grain-fed steers in the weight range of 500 to 650 kg that are destined for the Japanese meat trade. [8] In North America, draft cattle under four years old are often called working steers.
A word or short phrase in larger type used to break up long columns of text, often a fragment of a strong quote from the paragraph which follows. [2] curtain raiser A story written before a predicted event, setting the scene for when it happens. Such stories are often used at the start of election campaigns, sporting competitions, etc. [2] cutline
Also called the knave or valet in certain card games. jeton A circular counter which forms the basic unit of scoring or payment, especially in French card games. Often used along with fiches and contrats which are worth more. [37] See also chip. joker A card, usually depicting a jester, used as the highest trump or as a wild card. [70]
A name often of no botanical standing and not governed by the ICNCP. The term generally applies to names such as Trademark Names, names covered by Plant Breeders Rights, Patents and Promotional Names, which are often used to enhance the sale of a plant. commissure The seam or face at which two carpel s adhere. See also fissure and suture. community
The British band Queen released an album called At the Beeb in the UK and it had to be called "At the BBC" for US release. Belisha beacon orange ball, containing a flashing light or now sometimes surrounded by a flashing disc of LEDs , mounted on a post at each end of a zebra crossing (q.v.); named after the UK Minister of Transport Leslie Hore ...
Comics of non-English origin are often referred to by the terms used in those comics' language of origin. The most widespread example is when fans of Japanese comics use the term manga , [ 53 ] which is also applied to non-Japanese comics done in a Japanese style. [ 4 ]
Also isometric graphics. Graphic rendering technique of three-dimensional objects set in a two-dimensional plane of movement. Often includes games where some objects are still rendered as sprites. 360 no-scope A 360 no-scope usually refers to a trick shot in a first or third-person shooter video game in which one player kills another with a sniper rifle by first spinning a full circle and then ...