POMPOM

Etymology

Noun

pompom (plural pompoms)

A decorative ball made of pieces of soft fabric bound at the centre, most notably used in cheerleading.

Source: Wiktionary


Pom"-pom`, n. [Imitative.]

Definition: A Vickers-Maxim one-pounder automatic machine cannon using metallic ammunition fed from a lopped belt attached to the gun; -- popularly so called from its peculiar drumming sound in action. Sometimes, any of other similar automatic cannons.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.

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