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Posted By: Elizabeth Creith Squinch defined - 02/11/07 06:44 PM
Definitions submitted by: Annastrophic, Aramis11, belMarduk, Faldage, Jackie, musick, Owlbow, ParkinT, shanks, Ted Remington, themilum,wofahulicodoc, one in memory of Dr Bill, which I, in my omnipotent role as Hogmistress, permitted, and, of course, the real definition.


A) knitter's term for an inch of purl stitch

B) a small boat; similar to a wherry but wider and more easily sculled

C) a power-operated crank or gearbox with a square locking mechanism

D) (slang) v. To pack into an enclosed space, especially to maximize capacity

E) an architectural element used to fit a dome to a square structure

F) reaction to a severe or painful pinch

G) a thin-bladed knife carried at the back of the neck by Basque sheepherders

H) colloquial; onomatopoeic verb describing the action of sopping up the last drops of soup or chowder from a bowl using a piece of bread, roll or clamcake

I) also squench a combination of "squaw" and "wench" (circa, 1700) - an early English designation for loose Indian women without tribal affiliations. cf. camp followers.

J)a Scottish breakfast dish, usually made from fried cabbage, traditionally an accompaniment to black pudding or haggis

K) to squeeze tightly together

L) a small amount, as of ketchup (from squirt + pinch)

M) the centre shaft of a single section of multi-sprocketed, bi-toothed chain link

N) from archery; the act of using monocular vision to aim along the shaft of the arrow
Posted By: TEd Remington Re: Squinch defined - 02/11/07 08:32 PM
I'll B damned.
Posted By: themilum Re: Squinch defined - 02/11/07 09:07 PM
I'll B fuddled.
Posted By: belMarduk Re: Squinch defined - 02/11/07 09:47 PM
Dunno guys, I'm pretty sure it's C .
Posted By: wofahulicodoc ...he said archly - 02/12/07 01:07 AM
Gotta be E. Consider: how do you put a round dome onto a square building? You just take it and squinch it into place!
Posted By: Buffalo Shrdlu Re: ...he said archly - 02/12/07 10:20 AM
F
Posted By: Faldage Re: ...he said archly - 02/12/07 11:04 AM
I don't see how you could squinch anything into the difference between D and K, so I'll split the difference and vote (no wait, that leaves me at G and a half) OK, M.
Posted By: Jackie Re: Squinch defined - 02/12/07 02:35 PM
If it ain't C, it oughtta be; that's a darned good definition! Though I like the boat one, too...
Posted By: musick Re: Squinch defined - 02/12/07 04:13 PM
C sounds too much like a *play on "winch".

D sounds like a *play on "squeeze".

I'll vote for "N" which sounds like a play on "squint".
Posted By: Owlbow Re: Squinch defined - 02/12/07 05:20 PM
G
Posted By: ParkinT Re: Squinch defined - 02/12/07 05:25 PM
Eff,
For sure
Posted By: AnnaStrophic Re: Squinch defined - 02/12/07 06:10 PM
o K
Posted By: BranShea Re: Squinch defined - 02/12/07 06:17 PM
Onlooker's choice:

To be honest, if I would not have looked it up in the dictionary which makes me know now it is X , I would have chosen B .
So Be it.
Posted By: Aramis Re: Squinch defined - 02/12/07 08:16 PM
The technical nature of Aramis cannot resist B. It must B B.
Posted By: olly Re: Squinch defined - 02/12/07 09:20 PM
Gotta be 'K'
Posted By: nightotter Re: Squinch defined - 02/13/07 06:20 AM
I know, there is no such things as a stupid question (unless it's really stupid) but, can I vote if I did not submit? Well, I'm going to anyway,

Mmmmmm...

that didn't hurt.

(waiting for raspberries)
Posted By: Faldage Re: Squinch defined - 02/13/07 10:41 AM
Sure, anyone can vote. Back when we kept some kind of score some hogmasters counted submitters' votes more than non-submitters' but there's never been a prohibition on non-submitters voting.
Posted By: nightotter Re: Squinch defined - 02/13/07 12:38 PM
thanks Faldage. clear as vodka.
Posted By: Aramis Re: Squinch defined - 02/13/07 05:34 PM
So, there is a distinction between submitters and posters? Jackie?
Posted By: wofahulicodoc When is a word a word? - 02/13/07 06:13 PM
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C sounds too much like a *play on "winch".

D sounds like a *play on "squeeze".

I'll vote for "N" which sounds like a play on "squint".



...and which is the play on "scrunch"? (All of them, of course!)
Posted By: themilum Re: Squinch defined - 02/14/07 12:29 AM
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So, there is a distinction between submitters and posters? Jackie?




Yes, Aramis11, there is. Submitters are the crème de la crème, the oint in the ointment, the keepers of the keys.


While posters (spit) are shiftless and no-count. A bad lot who rob the jail of tenants and feed at the public trough.


I am proud to be a Submitter among Submitters - my rightful place.
Posted By: BranShea Re: Squinch defined - 02/14/07 05:18 AM
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While posters (spit) are shiftless and no-count. A bad lot who rob the jail of tenants and feed at the public trough.





Go ahead ! Go ahead ! the Milum! Enjoy yourself! Make it attractive for the shy and the hesitating. : Fantastic policy!
Posted By: themilum Re: Squinch defined - 02/14/07 10:06 AM
Now, now, BranShe. You wouldn't want a passel of new posters who didn't understand the subtleties of humor, now would you?

(Mmm? "passel of new posters" That's good, Milo. That's very, very good.
Posted By: BranShea Re: Squinch defined - 02/14/07 10:57 AM
Oh , my... a wordtest as well!

passel:

(regional) large group or amount: a fairly large group or amount.

Now that I've sorted this out with the help of the one-look friend , do you think I could still join the next time?
I mean the cream of the cream?
Posted By: nightotter Re: the humor down deep... - 02/14/07 11:24 AM
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Now, now, BranShe. You wouldn't want a passel of new posters who didn't understand the subtleties of humor, now would you?




agreed. confirmed. right-on. you bet. uh huh.
Posted By: Faldage Re: the humor down deep... - 02/14/07 11:42 AM
Milo, you old Christmas turkey, you.

In the context of this discussion, a poster is anyone who makes a post to any thread on this board. A submitter is someone who submits a daffynition for the Hogwash® word.
Posted By: BranShea Re: the humor down deep... - 02/14/07 12:30 PM
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In the context of this discussion, a poster is anyone who makes a post to any thread on this board. A submitter is someone who submits a daffynition for the Hogwash® word.




That's right. And I don't want to take this to the limit, but is there any confirmed relation between beeing shy and hesitating and having lack of humor?
Posted By: Jackie Re: Squinch defined - 02/14/07 01:22 PM
there is a distinction between submitters and posters? You bet there is: a poster is a large piece of paper that you put up on your wall.
Thanks, A, for giving me the opportunity to air my grievance once again! :-)
Posted By: BranShea Re: Squinch defined - 02/14/07 04:55 PM
Well, sorry about nagging on over something not that serious. How many days does this voting last? I really read those rules over a few times , but I did not find the answer. Anyone would/could tell,thanks a lot?
Posted By: Faldage Re: Squinch defined - 02/14/07 05:41 PM
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How many days does this voting last?




Normally a week, but in practice it will wait till all the submitters have voted.
Posted By: Aramis Re: Squinch defined - 02/14/07 08:18 PM
See how it is here? That 'poster' thing was really just an amusing little drop of rain to tease Jackie's hair with, that became a deluge. ..
Posted By: Jackie Re: deluge - 02/15/07 02:03 AM
Just happens to be a minor pet peeve of mine; I posted early on that I flatly refuse to call a person a poster. Though I realize I'm fighting the current; I incurred the wrath and derision of my entire Sunday School class last week when I pointed out that the book had "it's", where the term was possessive. [gnashing my teeth all over again at the thought e] Just call me stickler...
Posted By: Faldage Re: deluge - 02/15/07 11:26 AM
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... I flatly refuse to call a person a poster.




As long as you understand what it means when it's used.
Posted By: TEd Remington Re: deluge - 02/15/07 12:01 PM
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I posted early on that I flatly refuse to call a person a poster.




Said Jackie flatly.
Posted By: Buffalo Shrdlu Re: deluge - 02/15/07 12:39 PM
Quote:

Quote:

... I flatly refuse to call a person a poster.




As long as you understand what it means when it's used.




it is a type-1 word, after all...
Posted By: BranShea Re: deluge - 02/15/07 01:16 PM
Quote:


it is a type-1 word, after all...



those are the tough ones.
Posted By: Elizabeth Creith Re: Squinch defined - 02/17/07 02:54 AM
Quote:

Quote:

How many days does this voting last?




Normally a week, but in practice it will wait till all the submitters have voted.




Shanks is the only submitter who has not yet voted. If he doesn't vote by Feb 19th, I'll post the results.

Love and kisses.....
Posted By: Fiberbabe Re: Squinch defined - 02/17/07 07:50 PM
I really like D, but it's too close to K for voting comfort... ergo, I'll go to E which is not only plausible but also something there *must* be a word for.
Posted By: tsuwm Re: Squinch defined - 02/17/07 08:06 PM
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I really like D, but it's too close to K for voting comfort... ergo, I'll go to E which is not only plausible but also something there *must* be a word for.




I agree completely with all of this. (hi, FB!)
Posted By: Father Steve Re: Squinch defined - 02/18/07 12:51 AM
J please.
Posted By: consuelo Re: Squinch defined - 02/18/07 10:19 AM
I choose de D
Posted By: shanks Re: Squinch defined - 02/19/07 08:42 AM
e

Only way to make a party!
Posted By: Aramis Re: Squinch defined - 06/05/07 06:47 PM
Originally Posted By: Elizabeth Creith
Shanks is the only submitter who has not yet voted. If he doesn't vote by Feb 19th, I'll post the results.

Love and kisses.....


Would that make you a result poster? [Jackie?]
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