ATLWCS Vocab

Bombardier

N. The member of a bombing plane crew who operates the bombsight and bomb-release mechanism.

Reticulate

V. To form a net or network.

Parapet

N. A defensive wall or elevation made of earth or stone, in a fortification, any low protective wall or barrier at the edge of a balcony, roof, bridge

Corsairs

N. A fast ship used for piracy; a pirate, especially formerly of the Barbary Coast.

N. A gull-winged, propeller-driven plane built for the US Navy in World War II.

Escutcheon

N. A shield or shieldlike surface depicting a coat of arms; an ornamental protective plate around a keyhole, door handle, drawer pull, light switch, etc.

N. A panel on the stern of a vessel bearing its name and port of registry.

Davenport

N. A large sofa, often convertible into a bed; a small writing desk.

Scabbard

N. A sheath for a sword;

V. to put into a scabbard.

Byzantine

Adj. Pertaining to the architecture of the Byzantine Empire, characterized by complexity and intricate designs.

Asceticism

N. The doctrine of attaining a high spiritual state through self-denial, self-mortification;rigorous self-denial; extreme abstinence; austerity

Virtuosic

Adj. Having special knowledge or skill in a certain field.

Inure

V. To accustom to hardship or pain; to toughen or harden; habituate

Temporal

Adj. Relating to time; pertaining to or concerned with the present life or this world; worldly and enduring for a time only; temporary; transitory

Gyring

V. To move in a circle or spiral.

Carmine

N. A crimson or purplish-red color; a pigment obtained from cochineal.

Caul

N. A cap or hat of net formerly worn by women.

Lapidary

N. The art of cutting and engraving precious stones; one who performs this art.

Sobriquet

N. A nickname.

Emerveillement

N. Wonder

Periscope

N. An optical instrument for viewing objects obstructed from direct sight; used especially in submarines

Tephra

N. Clastic volcanic material, such as scoria or dust, ejected during an eruption.