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scoring [′skȯr·iŋ] (engineering) Scratching the surface of a material. (geology) The formation of parallel scratches, lines, or grooves in a bedrock surface by the abrasive action of rock fragments transported by a moving glacier. A scratch, line, or groove produced by this process. Also known as score. (materials) 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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| Yes; I can see Jones at this minute (rather flushed with his joint of mutton and half pint of wine), taking out his pencil and scoring under the words "foolish, twaddling," &c. When that formidable lance-point was within a yard and a half of my breast I twitched my horse aside without an effort, and the big knight swept by, scoring a blank. He tried to change the subject; but in scoring a dramatic point he had interested his audience more than he had intended. |
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