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Discarding — Discard Dis*card , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Discarded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Discarding}.] 1. (Card Playing) To throw out of one s hand, as superfluous cards; to lay aside (a card or cards). [1913 Webster] 2. To cast off as useless or as no longer of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
discarding — A less emotive description for the disposal (or dumping or trashing ) of unsaleable catch, dead or alive, during or after fishing operations; see also bycatch and non target species … Fisheries — dictionary
discarding — n. throwing away, getting rid of some object that is considered useless or not worth having dis·card || dɪ skÉ‘Ëd n. something which is discarded, garbage, refuse, scrap v. throw away, get rid of … English contemporary dictionary
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Armour-piercing discarding sabot — A Phalanx Mk149 APDS discarding its sabot and petals Armour piercing discarding sabot (APDS) is a type of kinetic energy projectile fired from a gun to attack armoured targets. APDS rounds are sabot rounds and were commonly used in large calibre… … Wikipedia
Glossary of military abbreviations — List of terms, acronyms, information, related to modern armour, artillery, infantry, weapons, and related military subject matter.* AA anti aircraft * AAA anti aircraft artillery Triple A * AAAV Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle * AAD Armoured… … Wikipedia
Discards — Fisheries scientists sorting discards (mainly sprat, small herring and whiting) from targeted species (Nephrops norvegicus) in a trawl catch. Discards are the portion of a catch of fish which is not retained on board during commercial fishing… … Wikipedia
Shell (projectile) — This article is about the artillery projectile. For the small arms ammunition, see Shotgun shell. Some sectioned shells from the First World War. From left to right: 90 mm fragmentation shell, 120 mm pig iron incendiary shell, 77/14 model 75 mm… … Wikipedia
canasta — /keuh nas teuh/, n. Cards. a variety of rummy in which the main object is to meld sets of seven or more cards. [1945 50; < Sp: lit., basket, appar. var. of canastro < Gk kánastron wicker basket (see CANISTER)] * * * Form of rummy, using two full… … Universalium
Signal (bridge) — In the card game of contract bridge, partners defending against a contract may play particular cards in a manner which gives a signal or coded meaning to guide their subsequent card play; also referred to as carding. Contents 1 Standard signals 1 … Wikipedia
