(Bauwesen) Spitzhacke, bes. Eis-P. des Bergsteigers.
1. Spitzhacke.
2. Umgangsprachl. für kleine Hauteffloreszenz nach Entzündung der Haarfollikel (Akne).
A steel rod with a sharp point; used for breaking up blocks of ice; SYN. icepick.
ETYM French pic a pickax, a pick. Related to Pick, Pike.
1. A thin sharp implement used for picking.
2. A small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument; SYN. plectrum, plectron.
3. A heavy wooden-handled iron tool with a curved head that is pointed on both ends; SYN. pickax, pickaxe.
4. A basketball maneuver; obstructing an opponent with one's body.
Hoe, mattock, tool for spreading soil; small hammer, pick, tool for breaking up soil
ETYM Cf. Scot. and Dutch spat, Dan. spette, Swed. spott spittle, slaver; from the root of Eng. spit. Related to Spit to eject from the mouth, and cf. Spatter.
The diameter of the area on the target where the temperature determination is made. The spot is defined by the circular aperture at the target which allows typically 90% of the ir energy from the target to be collected by the instrument. See also Size-of-Source Effect.
1. A small contrasting part of something; SYN. speckle, dapple, patch, fleck, maculation.
2. A section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance.
3. A short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising.
4. A playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value.
5. A place for entertainment.
6. A mark on a playing card (shape depending on the suit); SYN. pip.
7. (British) A small quantity; SYN. bit.
(Medizin) Verstopfte, entzündete u. vereiterte Haarbalgdrüsen (Talgdrüsen) der Haut.