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chatter the undulating pattern of marks in a machined surface from the vibration of the tool or workpiece chatter [′chad·ər] (electricity) Prolonged undesirable opening and closing of electric contacts, as on a relay. Also known as contact chatter. (engineering) An irregular alternating motion of the parts of a relief valve due to the application of pressure where contact is made between the valve disk and the seat. (engineering acoustics) Vibration of a disk-recorder cutting stylus in a direction other than that in which it is driven. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When I first read the essay, I expected Shilling to encounter high dudgeon, the opprobrium of the chattering classes or, at the very least, knee-jerk, bleeding-heart tirades in The New York Times. Expressions of disappointment and outrage over President Bush's so-called immigration reform plan which would legalize millions of illegal aliens already in the United States, as well as invite millions more to come--have erupted from the chattering classes that have provided the president's most unswerving support: radio talk-show hosts and political columnists. Much to the frustration of the chattering classes, the author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit won every one. |
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