A ciphertext, a cryptogram, an encrypted value. Usually used with the preposition "of" followed by the value that is hidden in it.
The process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, or passwords.
A tunnel-like ear piercing consisting of a hollow ring embedded in the lobe.
Relative positions of two or more vessels with reference to the wind.
A semi-norm; a function that assigns a non-negative size to all vectors in a vector space.
The quantity of plaster of Paris used with common plaster to make it set more quickly.
An act of measuring.
That part of a shingle, slate, or tile, which is exposed to the weather, when laid; also, one course of such shingles, slates, or tiles.
The depth to which a vessel sinks in the water.
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
Cannabis.
An estimate.
Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
A shotgun (synecdoche for 12 gauge shotgun, the most common chambering for combat and hunting shotguns).
A thickness of sheet metal or wire designated by any of several numbering schemes.
The number of stitches per inch, centimetre, or other unit of distance.
A unit of measurement which describes how many spheres of bore diameter of a shotgun can be had from one pound of lead; 12 gauge is roughly equivalent to .75 caliber.
To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.
To estimate.
To mix (a quantity of ordinary plaster) with a quantity of plaster of Paris.
To chip, hew or polish (stones, bricks, etc) to a standard size and/or shape.
To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it.
To appraise the character or ability of; to judge of.