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cone of silence [′kōn əv ′sī·ləns] (navigation) A cone-shaped region, directly over the antenna of a radio-beacon transmitter, in which no signal is detected. 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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Like an enlarged version of Maxwell Smart's Cone of Silence. There is a cone of silence around physical abnormality, no matter its cause or course. Negative trends like burnout, teacher isolation, kids falling through the cracks, miseducative teaching practices and a diminished sense of professionalism can result from this time-honored classroom cone of silence. |
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