WORD OF THE DAY! 5/19/12.

buzz saw [buhz-saw]

noun

1. A power-operated circular saw, so named because of the noise it makes.

EX. This is also the second part of best strategy to use in Half Life 2. "1. Strike with crowbar until enemy stops moving. 2. If that doesn't work, shoot with buzz saw blades until half of your foe's head is displayed on a wall. 3. Never say anything."

WORD OF THE DAY! 5/12/12

half-life [haf-lahyf]
noun
1. Physics. The time required for one half of the atoms of a given amount of a radioactive substance to disintegrate.
2. Pharmacology. The time required for the activity of a substance taken into the body to lose one-half of its initial effectiveness.
3. A brief period during which something flourishes before dying out.

EX. The half-life of the expectations of Half-Life fans is probably going to have to be at least another year longer.