Athene Airheart's definitions

howdy

A greeting. A friendly, country way of saying Hello.

"Howdy," said the farmer as she greeted her neighbor.

by Athene Airheart March 30, 2004

empennage

The tail section of an airplane, including the elevator and rudder.

From a French word meaning "feathers" or "tail feathers."

The empennage of my airplane is painted white and brown and has the registration number on it.

by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004

give hell

To really whoop someone or give them trouble. To attack. If you really bust someone up and thoroughly kick their tailfeathers, you will have given them hell.

Since hell is a bad place full of suffering, to give someone hell is to create your own little part of it just for them.

It can also be a term for teasing or general razzing, ("he was really giving you hell at the party, wasn't he?") as well as winning in an athletic event. "We really gave that team hell."

If you are fighting a ferocious enemy, and want to charge up your troops, a good thing to shout would be "Give 'em hell!"

by Athene Airheart March 18, 2004

deplane

To exit an aircraft. A term used in the airline industry.

The frazzled flight attendent was very happy when it was time for the passengers to deplane.

by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004

toe the line

To behave according to strict rules. Sometimes an order given, especially to a child.

Somewhat archaic.

Angry father: "You'd better toe the line this time, mister, or next time I catch you tattooing your sister's name on shaved dogs you'll be grounded for a month!"

by Athene Airheart March 20, 2004

Hangar Hound

Someone who spends a lot of time around aircraft. See ramp rat, airport bum.

A "hangar" is a structure in which aircraft are kept. Many times you will find mechanics and/or pilots spending time there, talking about flying and telling stories. A Hangar Hound need not be a pilot or mechanic, but can just like being near aviation.

I had a good chat with the other hangar hounds the other day, we were discussing the air show coming up in June.

by Athene Airheart May 2, 2004

schnoodle

Addendum to my previous definition of schnoodle:

More precisely, a schnoodle is two guys sharing one foreskin in an erotic manner. Head to head. Ya dig?

The two guys were really into each other so they started some hot schnoodle action.

by Athene Airheart May 1, 2004