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As a newbie to tech diving, there is a lot to learn and lots of
sources...reading, on-line forums, training, experience, etc. However, some
things still baffle me... In particular, the richness of the tech diving
vernacular has left me with some unanswered questions of definition and
etymology. Could anyone out there shed some light (even if it comes from
your third backup??)
For example, I read about Hogarthian rigs...I understand something of the
etymology from a historical look at William Hogarth.
Hogarth, William (1697-1764), English painter and engraver, who satirized
the follies of his age.
The question is, whose follies are we satirzing? Seriously though, what's
the reference?
Second qestion refers to the slanderous term "stroke." Webster provides
some insight:
1. stroke \'stro-k\ vt [ME stroken, fr. OE stra-cian; akin to OHG stri-hhan
to] stroke - more at STRIKE : to rub gently in one direction; also CARESS -
strok.er n
2. stroke n [1stroke] 1: the act of striking; esp : a blow with a weapon or
implement 2: a single unbroken movement; esp : one of a series of repeated
or to-and-fro
movements 3: a striking of the ball in a game (as tennis); specif : a
striking or attempt to strike the ball that constitutes the scoring unit in
golf 4: a sudden action or
process producing an impact {~ of lightning} or unexpected result {~ of
luck} 5: APOPLEXY 6a: one of a series of propelling beats or movements
against a
resisting medium 6b: an oarsman who sets the tempo for a crew 7a: a
vigorous or energetic effort 7b: a delicate or clever touch in a narrative,
description, or
construction 8: HEARTBEAT 9: the movement or the distance of the movement
in either direction of a mechanical part (as a piston rod) having
reciprocating motion
10: the sound of a bell being struck 11: an act of stroking or caressing
12a: a mark or dash made by a single movement of an implement 12b: one of
the lines of a
letter of the alphabet
3. stroke vt 1a: to mark with a short line {~ the t's} 1b: to cancel by
drawing a line through {stroked out his name} 2: to set the stroke for (a
rowing crew); also : to
set the stroke for the crew of (a rowing boat) 3: HIT; esp : to propel (a
ball) with a controlled swinging blow
But, I am still confused as to how it applies to hapless, uninformed tech
divers...maybe it is just a reference to some personal activities...
Any insight would be appreciated!
Mike (not Nelson)
Michael Samsen
175 Rowayton Woods Drive
Norwalk, Ct. 06854
msamsen@ix*.ne*.co*
(203) 831-8712
(203) 831-8713 Fax
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