The process of covering a borehole in order to seal an oil well.
The selling of a security etc. close to an expiry date.
The conversion of a polyhedron into a stellated polyhedron by raising a pyramid on each face.
The recording of a television broadcast to one's computer.
The method of capitalizing every other word in social media titling and tagging to improve readability over unmixed case. Example: #CAPPINGimprovesREADABILITY.
Lying or exaggerating.
The act of removing one's hat as a token of respect.
the leached upper part of a body or rock that still contains disseminated sulphide mineral deposit.
The first few measures of a musical composition.
The first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe.
A gap permitting passage through.
The initial period when a show at an art gallery or museum is first opened, especially the first evening.
A vacant position, especially in an array.
An unoccupied employment position.
In mathematical morphology, the dilation of the erosion of a set.
An act or instance of making or becoming open.
A time available in a schedule.
An opportunity, as in a competitive activity.
An act or instance of beginning.
The first few moves in a game.
Pertaining to the start or beginning of a series of events.
describing the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket; describing a batsman who opens the innings or a bowler who opens the attack