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Asked on October 17, 2021 in Meaning.
Why is below zero in the scale? What do you live with?
If the freezing point was zero, it would mean the same as freezing out of scales where the freezing point was set at Zero, such as Celsius or Ru00e9aumur, but not in scales where zero was set to something else, as in Denmark or Norway.
In Fahrenheit zero has no particular significance, but it is not uncommon to say sub-zero temperatures to emphasize the coldness (0u00b0F is about -17.78u00b0C).
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Asked on September 5, 2021 in Single word requests.
Contraption (often paired as infernal contraption) refers to any mechanical or electronic device for which the author has contempt.
Can like Gizmo be employed to mock some needless or useless technological contrivance, but inherently it is not inherently negative. I can call something a “gizmo” to suggest I’m overwhelmed by its complexity or simply because I don’t remember its name. Similarly, other generic terms like gadget or widget (for a part of a larger machine or device) are not inherently negative.
There are a variety of ways to disrespect a car or other large mechanical machine: jalopy, rust bucket, beater, or clunker.
There are also words for televisions, but these emphasize dislike for the medium of television itself as represented by the device, not the device itself. a. idiot box and boob tube. b. chubby tube, p.. I’m spending a mindless Saturday morning in front of the boob tube! I have some. I’m just waiting for the boob tube to be replaced. When are all the stops?
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Asked on September 5, 2021 in Single word requests.
Contraption (often paired as infernal contraption) refers to any mechanical or electronic device for which the author has contempt.
Can like Gizmo be employed to mock some needless or useless technological contrivance, but inherently it is not inherently negative. I can call something a “gizmo” to suggest I’m overwhelmed by its complexity or simply because I don’t remember its name. Similarly, other generic terms like gadget or widget (for a part of a larger machine or device) are not inherently negative.
There are a variety of ways to disrespect a car or other large mechanical machine: jalopy, rust bucket, beater, or clunker.
There are also words for televisions, but these emphasize dislike for the medium of television itself as represented by the device, not the device itself. a. idiot box and boob tube. b. chubby tube, p.. I’m spending a mindless Saturday morning in front of the boob tube! I have some. I’m just waiting for the boob tube to be replaced. When are all the stops?
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Asked on September 4, 2021 in Single word requests.
Contraption (often paired as infernal contraption) refers to any mechanical or electronic device for which the author has contempt.
Can like Gizmo be employed to mock some needless or useless technological contrivance, but inherently it is not inherently negative. I can call something a “gizmo” to suggest I’m overwhelmed by its complexity or simply because I don’t remember its name. Similarly, other generic terms like gadget or widget (for a part of a larger machine or device) are not inherently negative.
There are a variety of ways to disrespect a car or other large mechanical machine: jalopy, rust bucket, beater, or clunker.
There are also words for televisions, but these emphasize dislike for the medium of television itself as represented by the device, not the device itself. a. idiot box and boob tube. b. chubby tube, p.. I’m spending a mindless Saturday morning in front of the boob tube! I have some. I’m just waiting for the boob tube to be replaced. When are all the stops?
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Asked on September 4, 2021 in Single word requests.
Contraption (often paired as infernal contraption) refers to any mechanical or electronic device for which the author has contempt.
Can like Gizmo be employed to mock some needless or useless technological contrivance, but inherently it is not inherently negative. I can call something a “gizmo” to suggest I’m overwhelmed by its complexity or simply because I don’t remember its name. Similarly, other generic terms like gadget or widget (for a part of a larger machine or device) are not inherently negative.
There are a variety of ways to disrespect a car or other large mechanical machine: jalopy, rust bucket, beater, or clunker.
There are also words for televisions, but these emphasize dislike for the medium of television itself as represented by the device, not the device itself. a. idiot box and boob tube. b. chubby tube, p.. I’m spending a mindless Saturday morning in front of the boob tube! I have some. I’m just waiting for the boob tube to be replaced. When are all the stops?
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Asked on September 3, 2021 in Single word requests.
Contraption (often paired as infernal contraption) refers to any mechanical or electronic device for which the author has contempt.
Can like Gizmo be employed to mock some needless or useless technological contrivance, but inherently it is not inherently negative. I can call something a “gizmo” to suggest I’m overwhelmed by its complexity or simply because I don’t remember its name. Similarly, other generic terms like gadget or widget (for a part of a larger machine or device) are not inherently negative.
There are a variety of ways to disrespect a car or other large mechanical machine: jalopy, rust bucket, beater, or clunker.
There are also words for televisions, but these emphasize dislike for the medium of television itself as represented by the device, not the device itself. a. idiot box and boob tube. b. chubby tube, p.. I’m spending a mindless Saturday morning in front of the boob tube! I have some. I’m just waiting for the boob tube to be replaced. When are all the stops?
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Asked on September 3, 2021 in Single word requests.
Contraption (often paired as infernal contraption) refers to any mechanical or electronic device for which the author has contempt.
Can like Gizmo be employed to mock some needless or useless technological contrivance, but inherently it is not inherently negative. I can call something a “gizmo” to suggest I’m overwhelmed by its complexity or simply because I don’t remember its name. Similarly, other generic terms like gadget or widget (for a part of a larger machine or device) are not inherently negative.
There are a variety of ways to disrespect a car or other large mechanical machine: jalopy, rust bucket, beater, or clunker.
There are also words for televisions, but these emphasize dislike for the medium of television itself as represented by the device, not the device itself. a. idiot box and boob tube. b. chubby tube, p.. I’m spending a mindless Saturday morning in front of the boob tube! I have some. I’m just waiting for the boob tube to be replaced. When are all the stops?
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Asked on September 3, 2021 in Single word requests.
Contraption (often paired as infernal contraption) refers to any mechanical or electronic device for which the author has contempt.
Can like Gizmo be employed to mock some needless or useless technological contrivance, but inherently it is not inherently negative. I can call something a “gizmo” to suggest I’m overwhelmed by its complexity or simply because I don’t remember its name. Similarly, other generic terms like gadget or widget (for a part of a larger machine or device) are not inherently negative.
There are a variety of ways to disrespect a car or other large mechanical machine: jalopy, rust bucket, beater, or clunker.
There are also words for televisions, but these emphasize dislike for the medium of television itself as represented by the device, not the device itself. a. idiot box and boob tube. b. chubby tube, p.. I’m spending a mindless Saturday morning in front of the boob tube! I have some. I’m just waiting for the boob tube to be replaced. When are all the stops?
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Asked on September 2, 2021 in Single word requests.
Contraption (often paired as infernal contraption) refers to any mechanical or electronic device for which the author has contempt.
Can like Gizmo be employed to mock some needless or useless technological contrivance, but inherently it is not inherently negative. I can call something a “gizmo” to suggest I’m overwhelmed by its complexity or simply because I don’t remember its name. Similarly, other generic terms like gadget or widget (for a part of a larger machine or device) are not inherently negative.
There are a variety of ways to disrespect a car or other large mechanical machine: jalopy, rust bucket, beater, or clunker.
There are also words for televisions, but these emphasize dislike for the medium of television itself as represented by the device, not the device itself. a. idiot box and boob tube. b. chubby tube, p.. I’m spending a mindless Saturday morning in front of the boob tube! I have some. I’m just waiting for the boob tube to be replaced. When are all the stops?
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Asked on September 1, 2021 in Single word requests.
Contraption (often paired as infernal contraption) refers to any mechanical or electronic device for which the author has contempt.
Can like Gizmo be employed to mock some needless or useless technological contrivance, but inherently it is not inherently negative. I can call something a “gizmo” to suggest I’m overwhelmed by its complexity or simply because I don’t remember its name. Similarly, other generic terms like gadget or widget (for a part of a larger machine or device) are not inherently negative.
There are a variety of ways to disrespect a car or other large mechanical machine: jalopy, rust bucket, beater, or clunker.
There are also words for televisions, but these emphasize dislike for the medium of television itself as represented by the device, not the device itself. a. idiot box and boob tube. b. chubby tube, p.. I’m spending a mindless Saturday morning in front of the boob tube! I have some. I’m just waiting for the boob tube to be replaced. When are all the stops?
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