A lever used as a safety device, typically on trains, which shuts off power if the operator releases their grip.

Eggcorn of in layman's terms.

Synonym of sea-laces (“the seaweed Chorda filum”)

The flowering plant Codonopsis pilosula. / The plant Gynostemma pentaphyllum.

A person's appearances count for a lot.

to behave independently without the influence of others.

Synonym of jacinth / Synonym of hyacinth / Synonym of cubic zirconia / Synonym of cubic zirconium / Synonym of aquamarine / Synonym of rhinestone

plural of dead man's float

(swimming) A floating position in which the swimmer lies face down on the water with the arms extended forward and the legs behind them.

(gambling, slang) A cheat who surreptitiously exchanges normal dice with crooked ones such as "busters".