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upset 1. a tool used to upset a bar or rivet; swage 2. a forging or bar that has been upset in preparation for further processing upset [′əp‚set (noun); əp′set (verb)] (engineering) To increase the diameter of a rock drill by blunting the end. (materials) A defect occurring in timber as a result of a severe blow that breaks the fibers across the grain of the wood. (metallurgy) A localized increase in the cross-sectional area of a metal during working, caused by the application of pressure; enables a head to be formed on fasteners such as bolts. (mining engineering) A narrow heading connecting two levels in inclined coal. A capsized or broken skip. 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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Record-setting jockey Victor Espinoza and leading trainer Doug O'Neill have potential upsetters of favored Prime Ruler in the $250,000 Del Mar Futurity as Del Mar wraps up its season today. Based out of New York City, the group has been described as Lee Perry's Upsetters filtered through Bob Dylan; a little smooth Americana over some easy skankin' vibes. There have been bigger upsetters than George Mason over UConn. |
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