Is there some piece of equipment or item that allows you to tie two or more strands of rope threads of fabric together? I imagine that (1) and (2) will be different items. If such things do …

Mar 27, 2016 · A segue is the transition from one topic to another, but I am thinking of a word for tying together two things that have previously been talked about. For example, we're …

A "dock" is an elevated way, with water underneath, specifically intended for tying up boats. A "wharf" in Pittsburgh is a sort of river landing that was common in the 19th century, when …

Standard practice is to substitute asterisk when replacing just some letters (especially vowels, and not normally the first or last letter) in a swear-word (for example - "sh*t", or "c**t"). Any random …

Apr 9, 2018 · Where/when did the phrase "Fuck the World" originate? It is often abbreviated "F.T.W." which is also used for "For the win".

First, insisting on tying politically correct to efforts to redress historical injustice or to combat inappropriately loaded language fails to note widespread use of the term as a broad-brush …

John Ayto gives the answer in his book named "From the horse's mouth: Oxford dictionary of English idioms": have a second string to your bow: have an alternative resource that you can …

Oct 6, 2018 · From various literary examples it appears that I should manually 'bail' out the water to keep afloat but the automated water removal system in my vessel is a 'baling pump'. While …

Apr 28, 2014 · A common symbol in modern weddings it the image of knot. The phrase "tie the knot" as a euphemism for marriage that is also commonly recognized. Where does this …

Feb 16, 2016 · The phrase "ties back to" is used frequently, but it feels awkward in a formal paper. I'm seeking a word or phrase which means the same thing, but has a more appropriate sound. …