Aerial topdressing — is the spreading of fertilisers such as superphosphate over farmland with the use of aircraft. Aerial topdressing was developed in New Zealand in the 1940s and was rapidly adopted elsewhere in the 1950s. For more general information about… … Wikipedia
Aerial work platform — A tracked AWP at a building site. An aerial work platform, also known as an aerial device or elevating work platform, is a mechanical device used to provide temporary access for people or equipment to inaccessible areas, usually at height. There… … Wikipedia
aerial — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} (BrE) noun ⇨ See also ↑antenna ADJECTIVE ▪ radio, television, TV AERIAL + VERB ▪ transmit sth ▪ pick sth up … Collocations dictionary
pick up — phr verb Pick up is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑aerial, ↑bus, ↑business, ↑cab, ↑ear, ↑economy, ↑market, ↑media, ↑microphone, ↑rating, ↑trade, ↑wind … Collocations dictionary
Aerial Phenomena Enquiry Network — The Aerial Phenomena Enquiry Network (usually shortened to APEN) is an unknown group of investigators that specialise in the field of UFOs who regularly contact researchers via letter and cassette tape offering pieces of information, yet never… … Wikipedia
Mauke — Aerial view of Mauke Mauke (from ma uke, Uke s Land ; also known as Akatokamanava) is a raised atoll island, the eastern most of the Cook Islands. Contents 1 Geography … Wikipedia
Mount Hood climbing accidents — Aerial view of Mount Hood s rugged north side. Mount Hood climbing accidents are mountain climbing or hiking related incidents on Oregon s Mount Hood. As of 2007, about 10,000 people attempt to climb Mount Hood each year.[1] As of May 2002, more… … Wikipedia
Crane (machine) — A modern crawler type derrick crane with outriggers. The latticed boom is fitted with a jib. A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower material … Wikipedia
Corgi Toys — (trademark) is the name of a range of die cast toy vehicles produced by Mettoy Playcraft Ltd. in the United Kingdom. The Mettoy company was founded in 1933 by German émigré Philip Ullmann in Northampton, England, where he was later joined by… … Wikipedia
Mettoy-Corgi — Corgi Toys (trademark) is the name of a line of die cast toy vehicles manufactured by Mettoy Playcraft Ltd. in the United Kingdom from 1956 to 1983. Early History Corgi Toys first appeared in July 1956, manufactured by Mettoy Playcraft Ltd. in… … Wikipedia
Glossary of firefighting equipment — Note: This list is incomplete. You can help Wikipedia by [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Glossary of firefighting equipment action=edit adding to it] . 0 9 * 1 3/4 inch hose: see attack hose * 2 1/2 inch hose: see attack hose , supply… … Wikipedia