Word of the Day

Nebulaphobia

Fear of fog or humidity

Last 7 Days

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Tattoo

Of Polynesian origin. To color, as the flesh, by pricking in coloring matter, so as to form marks or figures which can not be washed out.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Cumulonimbus cloud

Large, dark, vertical cloud with bulging top that brings showers, thunder, and lightning.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Span

9 inches; derived from the distance between the end of the thumb and the end of the little finger when both are outstretched.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Scuttle

To cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Bollix

Make a mess of, destroy or ruin.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Nimbostratus cloud

Dark, shapeless cloud layer containing rain, snow, and ice pellets.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Stinkpot

An earthen jar charged with powder, grenades, and other materials of an offensive and suffocating smell, -- sometimes used in boarding an enemy's vessel.