Concealment is the act of hiding something from public view. The thing being hidden can be kept under clothing, inside a bag or vehicle. Basically, there are three types of concealment. In the military, this is referred to as camouflage or CCD wherein the object or person is not easily seen as is...
A jack of all trades refers to a person who knows a lot of things and can do a variety of tasks. Te word jack can be traced back as early as the 13th century when that name was so common as is it a name that connotes masculinity, bravery and also refers to certain tools that men use in their work....
The Girl Scout organization aims to build the courage, confidence, and character of girls who will help to make the world a better place. In this organization, girls discover the fun, friendship, teamwork, camaraderie, and power of girls working together for a common goal. There are many activities...
High fidelity (or hi-fi) is the gold standard of any audio or video enthusiast. Basically, it means that the images or sound are rendered with minimal background noise or distortion. The reproduction is “pure” or “faithful to the original” (hence the term, fidelity). Though hi-fi was first introduced...
Melamine is a type of organic compound that is used in making melamine resin, when it is mixed with formaldehyde. Melamine resin is a synthetic polymer that has fire and heat resistant properties. Melamine resin is a material that has many useful applications especially since it has a very stable...
Cyanoacrylate glue is the technical term for glues with brand names like Crazy Glue, Super Glue or Insta-Bond. It is a catch-all term for quick bonding super glues that are used in fixing or combining plastics to other materials like wood or metal. Cyanoacrylate glue is an acrylic resin, which...
Debarking a dog refers to a veterinary surgical procedure where the veterinarian will remove tissue from a dogs vocal chords. This procedure is done in order to make a dog’s bark or “voice” become quieter. Contrary to word “debarking”, the procedure does not stop the dog from barking. But the...
Polyurethane is a type of synthetic material that grew in popularity during World War II. It is known for being quite durable yet flexible, and is used to make a number of products. Depending on its use, it can appear in many forms. For example, polyurethane can be used to make fiberglass (often...
Ruching is kind of sewing method. Here, small strips or fabric are gathered, following a pattern, to create beautiful petals, scallops or ruffles. In fact, “ruching” is the French word for ruffle. It is commonly used to decorate waistbands, collars, and sleeves. To make a ruching flower, the...
Ripping a CD does not mean tearing it up into two. (That’s actually impossible—and when you think about it, pointless.) Ripping a CD means to copy music from a compact disk (or, in its more familiar abbreviated form, CD) to a computer. You can copy it file by file or use special software that...
