Locking pliers — Small locking pliers holding a pencil Locking plie … Wikipedia
locking synchromesh — A common synchromesh mechanism in which the synchromesh pressure is proportional to the gearchange force, thus preventing overriding of the synchromesh action due to hasty operation of the lever; the gear and gearchange sleeve are prevented from… … Dictionary of automotive terms
positive locking — n. the condition brought about when a key cut which is too high forces its tumbler into the locking position. This type of locking does not rely on gravity or spring pressure … Locksmith dictionary
negative locking — n. locking achieved solely by spring pressure or gravity which prevents a key cut too deeply from operating a lock or cylinder … Locksmith dictionary
Martial arts of Zhou Tong — This is an article about martial arts styles attributed to Zhou Tong. To read his main article, go to Zhou Tong (archer). Various martial arts have been attributed to or associated with Zhou Tong, the archery teacher of Song Dynasty general, Yue… … Wikipedia
Nuba Wrestling — Nubian martial art figure number 77 depicted on row 4, of Baqet III s tomb, armed with an axe and mace in Middle Kingdom, Kemet. Nuba Wrestling Contents … Wikipedia
Blowback (firearms) — Blowback is a system of operation for self loading firearms that obtains energy from the motion of the cartridge case as it is pushed to the rear by expanding gases created by the ignition of the propellant charge.[1] Several types of blowback… … Wikipedia
Blowback (arms) — Blowback is an operating system for autoloading firearms that utilizes energy created by combustion in the chamber and bore acting directly on the bolt face through the cartridge. Other operating systems are recoil operation, gas operation,… … Wikipedia
American Airlines Flight 96 — Artist s depiction of American Airlines Flight 96 losing its aft bulk cargo door Accident summary Date 12 June 19 … Wikipedia
Professional wrestling holds — include a number of set moves and pins used by performers to immobilize their opponents or lead to a submission. This article covers the various pins, stretches and transition holds used in the ring. Moves are listed under general categories… … Wikipedia
Balloon modelling — A balloon artist in Vienna, Austria Balloon modelling or balloon twisting is the shaping of special modelling balloons into almost any given shape, often a balloon animal. People who create balloon animals and other twisted balloon sculptures are … Wikipedia