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coffeehousing — (kaw.fee.HOW.zing) n. Small talk and other noises designed to distract an opponent during a game or sport that requires concentration. Example Citation: I have watched her play another novice, Chris, who chats during play. Among the Scrabble… … New words
coffeehousing — /ˈkɒfihaʊzɪŋ/ (say kofeehowzing) noun small talk or any noises designed to distract an opponent in a game requiring concentration, such as chess, Scrabble, etc …
Glossary of contract bridge terms — These terms are used in Contract bridge[1][2] , or the earlier game Auction bridge, using duplicate or rubber scoring. Some of them are also used in Whist, Bid whist, and other trick taking games. This glossary supplements the Glossary of card… … Wikipedia
coffeehouse — coffeehouser, n. /kaw fee hows , kof ee /, n., pl. coffeehouses / how ziz/, v., coffeehoused, coffeehousing. n. 1. a public place that specializes in serving coffee and other refreshments and that sometimes provides informal entertainment. 2. (in … Universalium
Anexo:Glosario de bridge — Estos términos son utilizados en bridge,[1] [2] o en el predecesor juego del bridge subasta, usando anotación de la modalidad de bridge duplicado o rubber bridge. Algunos de ellos son también usados en el juego del Whist, Bid whist, y otros… … Wikipedia Español
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acoustic ecology — (uh.KOO.stik i.KAWL.uh.jee) n. The study of the relationship between living organisms and their sonic environment. acoustic ecological adj. Example Citations: More than a defensive tactic to fight noise pollution or block out sound, acoustic… … New words
acoustic privacy — (uh.KOO.stik PRY.vuh.see) n. A state or condition in which external sounds are reduced or eliminated. Example Citation: A recent study conducted by Bosti Associates, a workplace analysis firm based in Buffalo, N.Y., suggests that despite all the… … New words
acoustic terrorism — (uh.KOO.stik TER.ur.iz.um) n. The disturbance of the peace caused by excessively loud noise. acoustic terrorist n. Example Citation: Our homeland security is violated every time a boom car goes by with 150 plus decibels of audio onslaught. You… … New words
