space
infinite | the unlimited expanse in which everything is located, they tested his ability to locate objects in space, the boundless regions of the infinite |
| absolute space | physical space independent of what occupies it |
| phase space | (physics) an ideal space in which the coordinate dimensions represent the variables that are required to describe a system or substance, a multidimensional phase space |
foul shot
free throw
penalty free throw
charity toss
charity throw
charity shot | an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line, given to penalize the other team for committing a foul |
| free kick | (soccer) a place kick that is allowed for a foul or infringement by the other team |
overshoot
wave-off
go-around | an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt |
| space walk | any kind of physical activity outside a spacecraft by one of the crew |
spaceflight
space travel
spacefaring | a voyage outside the Earth's atmosphere |
| wave | a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon, a wave of settlers, troops advancing in waves |
| intrinsic fraud | fraud (as by use of forged documents or false claims or perjury) that misleads a court or jury and induces a finding for the one perpetrating the fraud |
extramarital sex
free love | sexual intercourse between individuals who are not married to one another |
technology
engineering | the practical application of science to commerce or industry |
| aeronautical engineering | the activity of designing and constructing aircraft |
automotive technology
automotive engineering | the activity of designing and constructing automobiles |
| chemical engineering | the activity of applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems |
free time
spare time | time that is free from duties or responsibilities |
| free trade | international trade free of government interference |
North American Free Trade Agreement
NAFTA | an agreement for free trade between the United States and Canada and Mexico, became effective in for ten years |
brawl
free-for-all | a noisy fight in a crowd |
| radio observation | an observation made with a radio telescope |
amnesty
pardon free pardon | the formal act of liberating someone |
freetail
free-tailed bat
freetailed bat | small swift insectivorous bat with leathery ears and a long tail, common in warm regions |
| clock radio | a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically |
| dead-air space | an unventilated area where no air circulates |
engineering
engine room | a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located |
| free house | a public house that is not controlled by a brewery and so is free to sell different brands of beer and ale |
| free throw lane | a lane on a basketball court extending from the end line to feet in front of the backboard, players may not enter this lane during a free throw |
| full-wave rectifier | rectifier that converts the negative half wave of an alternating current into a positive half wave |
| hair space | (printing) the narrowest of the spaces used to separate words or letters |
omnirange
omnidirectional range
omnidirectional radio range | a navigational system consisting of a network of radio beacons that provide aircraft with information about exact position and bearing |
| push-button radio | a radio receiver that can be tuned by pressing buttons |
| quad space | (printing) a block of type without a raised letter, used for spacing between words or sentences |
radar
microwave radar
radio detection and ranging
radiolocation | measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects |
radio
wireless | a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves |
radio antenna
radio aerial | omnidirectional antenna comprising the part of a radio receiver by means of which radio signals are received |
radio beacon
beacon | a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes |
| radio chassis | a chassis for a radio receiver |
| radio compass | a direction finder that gives a bearing by determining the direction of incoming radio signals |
| radio interferometer | radio telescope that uses interference patterns from two antennas instead of a parabolic antenna |
radio link
link | a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave), part of a more extensive telecommunication network |
radio-phonograph
radio-gramophone | electronic equipment consisting of a combination of a radio receiver and a record player |
radio receiver
receiving set
radio set
radio tuner
wireless | an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals |
| radio station | station for the production and transmission of AM or FM radio broadcasts |
radio telescope
radio reflector | astronomical telescope that picks up electromagnetic radiations in the radio-frequency range from extraterrestrial sources |
| radio transmitter | transmitter that is the part of a radio system that transmits signals |
| space bar | the bar-shaped typewriter key that introduces spaces when used |
space capsule
capsule | a spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space |
spacecraft
ballistic capsule
space vehicle | a craft capable of traveling in outer space, technically, a satellite around the sun |
| space heater | heater consisting of a selfontained (usually portable) unit to warm a room |
| space helmet | a helmet worn by astronauts while in outer space |