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2. Downrigger - Wikipedia

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   A downrigger is a device used while fishing using the trolling method, which places a lure at the desired depth. A downrigger consists of a three to six-foot horizontal pole which supports a cannonball, generally 10 to 15 pounds, by a steel cable (generally stainless steel or wire). A clip, also known as a "release," attaches a fishing line to ...

3. Guy-wire - Wikipedia

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   Guy-wire. A sailboat's mast is supported by shrouds and stays - nautical equivalents of guy wires. A guy-wire, guy-line, guy-rope, down guy, or stay, also called simply a guy, is a tensioned cable designed to add stability to a freestanding structure. They are used commonly for ship masts, radio masts, wind turbines, utility poles, and tents.

4. Glossary of rail transport terms - Wikipedia

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   Also Centering spring cylinder. A cylindrical cast-iron holder in which an adjusting string is placed. Adjusting spring seat A casting, or a part of the bolster of a two-wheel trailing truck, forming a bearing for the end of the adjusting spring. Admission The opening of steam port to admit steam to one end of a cylinder. If the valve has no lead, admission takes place at the moment the piston ...

5. First 'Over the Rainbow Bridge' in Connecticut Opens and It's ...

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   9,371 likes. travelgramwithlaurab. Inspired by the poem "Over the Bridge" , Torrington resident Karen Rakyta-Bozak had a vision for place people who lost their beloved pets could go and have a ...

6. Men's pole vault world record progression - Wikipedia

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   The first world record in the men's pole vault was recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1912. [ 1 ] As of April 20, 2024, 80 world records have been ratified by the IAAF (now World Athletics) in the event. Since 2000, World Athletics makes no distinction between indoor and outdoor settings when establishing ...

7. GOP efforts to crack down on noncitizen voting extend to ...

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   Eight states will have constitutional amendments backed by Republican lawmakers on the November ballot designed to make clear that only American citizens can vote in elections in those states.