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  2. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Notes Works cited References External links 0-9 S.S. Kresge Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, about 1920 86 Main article: 86 1. Soda-counter term meaning an item was no longer available 2. "Eighty-six" means to discard, eliminate, or deny service A abe's cabe 1. Five dollar bill 2. See fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck absent treatment Engaging in dance with a cautious partner ab-so-lute-ly ...

  3. Crane (machine) - Wikipedia

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    Shooting a film from crane. The generally accepted definition of a crane is a machine for lifting and moving heavy objects by means of ropes or cables suspended from a movable arm. As such, a lifting machine that does not use cables, or else provides only vertical and not horizontal movement, cannot strictly be called a 'crane'.

  4. Outrigger - Wikipedia

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    An outrigger is a projecting structure on a boat, with specific meaning depending on types of vessel. Outriggers may also refer to legs on a wheeled vehicle that are folded out when it needs stabilization, for example on a crane that lifts heavy loads.

  5. Cincinnati Slang - AOL

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    The locals of Cincinnati use slang terms and phrases that have been part of the local culture for so long, nobody stops to ask why. Once they move away from home, they realize they've been using ...

  6. Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) - Wikipedia

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    Slang term in the US Navy for a ballistic missile submarine. boom crutch A frame in which the boom rests when the sail is not hoisted. boom gallows A raised crossmember that supports a boom when the sail is lowered (and which obviates the need for a topping lift). boomie . Also booms'l rig.

  7. Glossary of North American railway terms - Wikipedia

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    Another term for a clear signal, derived from the days of steam where a station operator would hoist a large wooden ball up a standard, signaling that the engineer was authorized to proceed [38] [71] [134] [136] A slang term used among railroad employees to convey to the crew of a train that they were clear to proceed [137] [138] High cube (US)

  8. Arizona Republican refers to Black Americans as 'colored ...

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    Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz. referred to Black people as "colored people" Thursday in floor debate over his proposed amendment to an annual defense policy bill, prompting a stern rebuke from the former ...

  9. Glossary of Wobbly terms - Wikipedia

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    The use of slang is a means of recognising members of the same group, and to differentiate that group from society at large, while the use of jargon relates to a specific activity, profession, or group. Slang terms are frequently particular to a certain subculture. Chinook jargon, especially for northwest timber country usage. Shibboleth