Loud thuds, which could shake a whole underground district, believed to be caused by the above strata settling after the removal of the coal More frequently heard at night
A device for reducing impact when a moving crane or trolley reaches the end of its permitted travel, or when two moving cranes or trolleys come into contact This device may be attached to the bridge, trolley or runway stop
The graphic (and usually musical sting) which is used at the beginning and end of the parts of report
a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast); "we quaffed a bumper of ale"
a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast); "we quaffed a bumper of ale"
A cup or glass filled to the brim, or till the liquor runs over, particularly in drinking a health or toast
A bumper crop or harvest is one that is larger than usual. a bumper crop of rice In the state of Iowa, it's been a bumper year for corn
{i} protective pieces of metal (or other material) on the front and back of a car; something which is very large