(aerospace) A reversed countdown (i.e. ascending numbers) in response to problems leading up to a launch.
A reversal or undoing of tasks previously done (often in reverse order).
buckpot
buttock
buttock
noun
(nautical) The convexity of a ship behind, under the stern.
(usually in the plural) Each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body between the base of the back, the perineum and the top of the legs.
cookout
cookout
noun
(US) A gathering for a meal that is cooked and eaten outside; either a domestic barbecue or a larger social event.
cutwork
cutwork
noun
A form of embroidery in which intervening fabric is cut away
futtock
futtock
noun
(nautical) Any of the curved rib-like timbers that form the frame of a wooden ship.
kickout
kickout
noun
(basketball) A pass to another offensive player who immediately shoots for the basket.
(rugby, American football) A drop kick by a player on the side to return the ball back into play.
(soccer) A kick made by the goalkeeper from the goal area.
(surfing) A rapid turn performed by shifting one's weight to the rear of the surfboard.
(water polo) A penalty for holding or sinking the driver
locknut
locknut
noun
A nut with an inner ring made of a material with elastic properties to prevent it from slipping.
A second nut, screwed down onto another in order to prevent it slipping.
lockout
lockout
noun
(by extension) The exclusion of certain people from a place, event, situation, etc.
(computing) A situation where the system is not responding to input.
(labor) The opposite of a strike; a labor disruption where management refuses to allow workers into a plant to work even if they are willing.
(weightlifting) An exercise meant to increase strength in the lockout portion of a lifting motion.
(weightlifting) The final portion of a weightlifting motion where all applicable limbs or joints are fully extended or "locked out".
A safety device designed to prevent touching a moving part when it is under operation.
The action of installing a lock to keep someone out of an area, such as eviction of a tenant by changing the lock.
The restriction of a population to a certain area, but allowing free movement within that region, in order to prevent the spread of disease. Compare lockdown.
outback
outback
adj
Characteristic of the most remote and desolate areas of Australia; very remote from urban areas.
adv
To or towards the most remote and desolate areas of Australia.
noun
(Australia) The most remote and desolate areas of Australia; the desert and areas too arid for growing crops.
outcook
outcook
verb
(transitive) To surpass in cooking; to cook better than.
outkick
outkick
verb
(transitive) To kick more than, or beyond, something or someone.
outpick
outpick
verb
(transitive) To surpass in picking; to pick better or faster than.
outrick
outrock
outrock
verb
(transitive) To surpass in rocking (thrilling or exciting, especially with rock music).
outsuck
outsuck
verb
(transitive) To suck more or better than.
outwick
pickout
potluck
potluck
noun
(by extension) Whatever is available in a particular situation.
(dated) A meal, especially one offered to a guest, consisting of whatever food is available.
(obsolete) The last draft or portion of an alcoholic beverage in a pot or other drinking vessel.
(originally Canada, US) A shared meal consisting of whatever guests have brought (sometimes without prior arrangement); a potlatch; also, a dish of food brought to such a meal.
verb
(intransitive) To take part in a potluck, where each participant brings a meal to be shared by all.
putlock
putlock
noun
(architecture) Alternative form of putlog
puttock
puttock
noun
(by extension) A rapacious person who preys on the defenseless.
(nautical) The futtock.
(now Britain regional) Any of several birds of prey including the red kite, buzzard or marsh harrier
sickout
sickout
noun
A labor action where employees refuse to work, claiming they are sick.
tucktoo
tummock
turlock
tussock
tussock
noun
A tuft or clump of green grass or similar verdure, forming a small hillock.
unstock
unstock
verb
(transitive) To remove (a ship etc.) from the stocks.
(transitive) To remove the stock (block or support) from; to release from that which fixes in place.
(transitive) To remove the stock (supply of goods) from; to empty of goods.