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  • 101ring of solomon — ˈsäləmən Usage: usually capitalized R&S Etymology: after Solomon, died ab933 B.C. king of Israel noted for his wisdom : a small line forming a semicircle around the base of the finger of Jupiter and usually held by palmists to indicate a love of… …

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  • 102ring-tailed opossum — noun : any of several relatively small herbivorous arboreal marsupials (genus Pseudocheirus) common in much of Australia and in New Guinea and having strongly prehensile tails …

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  • 103Piston ring — A piston ring is an open ended ring that fits into a groove on the outer diameter of a piston in a reciprocating engine such as an internal combustion engine or steam engine. The three main functions of piston rings in reciprocating engines are:# …

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  • 104Bit ring — This article is about the rings on the outside of a bit. For an over of bits in general, see bit (horse). For information on leverage devices, see bit shank. The bit ring is the ring on the side of a horse s bit, particularly on a snaffle bit. It …

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  • 1053-ring release system — component that is widely used by sport skydivers to attach the two risers of a main parachute to the harness that bears the load under the parachute. Invented by Bill Booth, the three ring system allows a skydiver to quickly cut away a… …

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  • 106key ring — noun a circular ring of metal for holding keys • Hypernyms: ↑hoop, ↑ring * * * a ring, usually of metal, for holding keys. [1885 90] * * * key ring noun A ring for holding a bunch of keys • • • Main Entry: ↑key * * * key ring UK US …

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  • 107Broadwell Ring — The Broadwell Ring is a small ring found in French and German firearms. It sits in a recess in the end of the bore, and abuts against a flat plate. When the gun is fired, the rapidly expanding gases produced by the combustion of gunpowder force… …

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  • 108napkin ring — napkin .ring n a small ring which a napkin can be kept in …

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  • 109keeper ring — a small ring on a fishing rod near the reel used to attach the hook and tackle when the the gear is being carried or moved …

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  • 110capsular tension ring — in cataract surgery, a small ring that is inserted into the lens capsule for support when the supportive structure of the lens is particularly weak …

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