(Internet) The phenomenon whereby a site is overwhelmed by traffic after being linked to by a site with a larger audience.

plural of edge mill

(psychology) An effect observed in fighter aircraft pilots, where horizontal acceleration at more than 1 standard gravity causes extreme stimulation of the vestibular system and leads to the faulty perception that the aircraft is climbing.

(film) A special effect produced physically, without computer-generated imagery or other postproduction techniques.

plural of practical effect

(colloquial) Drunk.

(colloquial) One or more servings too many of alcohol, leading to drunkenness; one too many.

(US, Canada) Synonym of further education

The phenomenon that, as social conditions and opportunities improve, social frustration grows more quickly.

A mill for crushing or grinding in which stones roll around on their edges on a level circular bed.