throttle quadrant — The recess in which the throttle is located and moves. It is on the throttle quadrant that stops, such as the HP (high pressure) cock on/off stop, the maximum dry power stop, the minimum afterburner rating, and the maximum after burner stops are… … Aviation dictionary
stop — v 1. discontinue, quit, cease from, leave off, Inf. drop* abandon; desist from, forbear, Inf. cut out, Sl. can, Sl. cheese, Brit. Sl. nark it; withdraw from, have done with; (all of work) Inf. call it quits, call it a day, shut up shop, Inf.… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
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performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains … Universalium
Top Gear challenges — are a segment of the Top Gear television programme where the presenters are challenged by the producers, or by each other, to prove or do various things related to automobiles. Contents 1 Novelty/stunt challenges 2 Challenge reviews 3 How hard… … Wikipedia
Scott Stapp — Infobox musical artist Full Name = Scott Alan Stapp (The Best Singer in the World) Img capt = Background = solo singer Birth name = Scott Alan Stapp Alias = Lead Singer of Creed Born = birth date and age|1973|8|8 Died = Origin = Cherokee, North… … Wikipedia
Troilus — [ Etruscan fresco, Tomb of the Bulls, Tarquinia, c540 530BC.] Troilus (also Troilos, Troylus) (Ancient Greek: Τρωίλος, Troïlos, Latin: Troilus) is a legendary character associated with the story of the Trojan War. The first surviving reference to … Wikipedia
lose ground — Synonyms and related words: arrest, backpedal, backslide, backwater, be found wanting, brake, check, clip the wings, cock, collapse, come short, curb, decelerate, decline, delay, detain, draw rein, ease off, ease up, fail, fall astern, fall away … Moby Thesaurus