quake lake — n. A lake formed when an earthquake causes landslides that block a large river. Example Citations: The threat of flash floods from dams and quake lakes formed from landslides blocking rivers has forced tens of thousands of already traumatized… … New words
Turlough (lake) — A Turlough, or Turlach, is a unique type of disappearing lake found mostly in limestone areas of Ireland, west of the River Shannon. [ Shannon Pot, the traditional source of the Shannon, is itself a turlough.] The name comes from the Irish tuar … Wikipedia
zipperhead — (ZIP.ur.hed) n. A stupid person, or a person who has a closed mind. Also: zipper head, zipper head. Example Citation: Most of the people use their boats and Waverunners properly, but then we have those we call zipperheads, said Sgt. Jim Cowan of… … New words
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Lycra lout — n. An aggressively rude or reckless cyclist. Example Citations: Here, Simonetti is not some Lycra lout, some Lance wannabe, or any of the other epithets often hurled at cyclists. He s simply Joe. He s the guy who rides his bike to work. Tom… … New words
Salmon — is the common name for several species of fish of the family Salmonidae. Several other fish in the family are called trout. Salmon live in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as the Great Lakes and other land locked lakes.Typically,… … Wikipedia
Sockeye salmon — For other uses, see Sockeye (disambiguation). Sockeye salmon Conservation status … Wikipedia
Swimmer's itch — Swimmer s doack Classification and external resources Cercarial dermatitis on lower legs, four days after spending a day in the shallows of a lake. ICD 10 B … Wikipedia
Fish farming — Intensive koi aquaculture facility in Israel Fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture, while other methods may fall under mariculture. Fish farming involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food. A facility… … Wikipedia