A form of brake in which friction is applied by pads to the inner surface of a rotating cylinder (the brake drum) connected directly to a wheel

Humor that is presented with no change of expression; deadpan.

(Canada and US, ice hockey, idiomatic) To fight. / (Canada and US, idiomatic, by extension) To remove a prior impediment to action; to prepare for or engage in a dispute.

plural of drop-off

(sports) In sports such as badminton, squash, tennis and volleyball, a lightly-struck shot that just lands into play.

(US, slang) Alternative form of long drink of water (“a tall person”).

(motor racing) A race in a car or on a motorcycle to determine the fastest vehicle.

Describes a motor vehicle with the steering wheel on the right-hand side, designed for use in countries such as UK and Japan where cars normally drive on the left.

Describes a motor vehicle with the steering wheel on the left-hand side, designed for use in countries such as the Americas (with a few small exceptions), South Korea and continental Europe where cars normally drive on the right side of the road.

(Australian rules football, rugby) A kick made by dropping the ball and kicking it before it touches the ground.