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viff (iou) and docimastic (iou)


viff (iou)



viff noun & verb. colloq. L20.
[Acronym, from vectoring in forward flight.]
A. noun. A technique used by a vertical take-off aircraft to change direction abruptly by altering the direction of thrust of the aircraft's jet engines. L20.
b. verb intrans. Of a vertical take-off aircraft: change direction in this way. L20.

docimastic (iou)



docimastic adjective. M18.
[Greek dokimastikos, from dokimazein test, scrutinize: see -IC.]
Of or pertaining to the assay of metals.