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hiss Electronics receiver noise with a continuous spectrum, caused by thermal agitation, shot noise, etc. Hiss Alger. 1904--96, US government official: imprisoned (1950--54) for perjury in connection with alleged espionage activities hiss [his] (communications) Random noise in the audio-frequency range, similar to prolonged sibilant sounds. 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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| Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing. She was rather a favorite with `old Davis', as, of course, he was called, and it's my private belief that he would have broken his word if the indignation of one irrepressible young lady had not found vent in a hiss. At that instant a single rifle-shot was heard, away to the front, beyond the skirmish-line, followed, almost attended, by the savage hiss of an approaching bullet which passing through the line, struck audibly, punctuating as with a full stop the captain's exclamation, "What the devil does it mean? |
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