Términos

Se refiere a un cierto número de caracteres chinos que simbolizan larga vida. El más común tiene forma circular, pero hay muchas variantes extendidas. El signo es usado a veces como un medallón central o un borde repetido en alfombras chinas.

Nautical pulley blocks having projections at the bottom of their shells to prevent the rope that is rove through them from becoming jammed between the block and the yard.

Gables having a triangular profile that is broken, usually at only one point on each side, with a step-shape.

Supportive rests, most often used by violin and viola players, which allow freedom for the bowing arm when playing.

Loud crying, uproar, or vocal clamor.

Vasijas altas con divisiones que consisten en tres botellas en forma de globo, cada una para ser llenada con un líquido de diferente color (generalmente agua); colocadas en ventanas o sobre el mostrador en las tiendas de boticarios del siglo XIX para atraer a los clientes.

Projection prints that are of very high quality and made for screening at special events, such as gala premieres. Usually printed directly from the composited camera negative onto a higher quality of print stock than is usual for mass-production release prints.

Rings used to hold shower curtains from shower curtain rods.

Nozzles from which water issues and is directed, in showers.

Informal and isolated displays of works of art, motion pictures, or other items; may include displays of works in a gallery. For more formal, organized, usually named, temporary public displays of works, prefer "exhibitions (events)."

Úsese específicamente para los subproyectiles, generalmente pequeñas barras o bolas de acero o plomo, contenidos en ciertos proyectiles de artillería, destinados a explotar en medio del aire, dispersando su contenido en todas las direcciones. Puede también usarse en forma general para incluir los fragmentos de cascos de proyectiles, granadas antipersonales, minas o bombas al estallar.

Tools used to prepare shrimp for eating by removing a vein.

Any action or technique used to prevent shrinkage in textile materials.

Biomes characterized by hot, dry summers, and cool, moist winters and vegetation comprising aromatic herbs (sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano), shrubs, acacia, chamise, and grasses.

Soportes de lectura utilizados para apoyar un libro o material de lectura para la oración, estudio, o para hablar. Finalmente del término alemán "stehender", significa "pie" o "vertical".