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Squeal (band)
Squeal may refer to: *A term for providing privileged information about a person or an agency, usually performed by an informant * "Squeal" (song), song by No Doubt * Brake squeal, sound created by a disc brake *Rail squeal Rail squeal is a screeching train-track friction sound, commonly occurring on sharp curves. Squeal is presumably caused by the lateral sticking and slipping of the wheels across top of the railroad track. This results in vibrations in the wheel ..., sound created by a train braking on a railroad track See also * Squealer (other) * Squee (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Informant
An informant (also called an informer or, as a slang term, a “snitch”) is a person who provides privileged information about a person or organization to an agency. The term is usually used within the law-enforcement world, where informants are officially known as confidential human sources (CHS), or criminal informants (CI). It can also refer pejoratively to someone who supplies information without the consent of the involved parties."The Weakest Link: The Dire Consequences of a Weak Link in the Informant Handling and Covert Operations Chain-of-Command" by M Levine. ''Law Enforcement Executive Forum'', 2009 The term is commonly used in politics, industry, entertainment, and academia. In the United States, a confidential informant or "CI" is "any individual who provides useful and credible information to a law enforcement agency regarding felonious criminal activities and from whom the agency expects or intends to obtain additional useful and credible information regardin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squeal (song)
"Squeal" is a song by American band No Doubt for their independent second studio album, ''The Beacon Street Collection'' (1995). Produced by the band, it was written by member Eric Stefani and released as the album's lead single in mid 1994. The band recorded "Squeal" in their Fullerton garage following Interscope Records's refusal to allow them studio time due to the commercial failure of ''No Doubt'' in 1992. Using the proceeds from their concerts, No Doubt created 7" singles for album tracks "Squeal" and "Doghouse". 1,000 copies of the single were distributed as part of the group's Beacon Street Records label. The single is a "ska-tinged" song with a more developed and rawer sound than their material from 1992. In addition to the band members performing their standard instruments, its instrumentation is joined by a saxophone, trombone, and trumpet. "Squeal" features the last performance by saxophonist Eric Carpenter, who left the band shortly after. The lyrics describe a femal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brake Squeal
A disc brake is a type of brake that uses the calipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a disc or a "rotor" to create friction. This action slows the rotation of a shaft, such as a vehicle axle, either to reduce its rotational speed or to hold it stationary. The energy of motion is converted into waste heat which must be dispersed. Hydraulically actuated disc brakes are the most commonly used form of brake for motor vehicles, but the principles of a disc brake are applicable to almost any rotating shaft. The components include the disc, master cylinder, and caliper (which contains a cylinder and two brake pads) on both sides of the disc. Design The development of disc-type brakes began in England in the 1890s. In 1902, the Lanchester Motor Company designed brakes that looked and operated in a similar way to a modern disc-brake system even though the disc was thin and a cable activated the brake pad. Other designs were not practical or widely available in cars for another 6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Squeal
Rail squeal is a screeching train-track friction sound, commonly occurring on sharp curves. Squeal is presumably caused by the lateral sticking and slipping of the wheels across top of the railroad track. This results in vibrations in the wheel that increase until a stable amplitude is reached. Lubricating the rails has limited success. Speed reduction also appears to reduce noise levels. The sticking of the rim of the wheel causes the wheel to ring like a bell, so rubber dampers or tuned absorbers are a possible solution to lower the volume. The MBTA Green Line, for example, suffers from severe rail squeal on the sharp curves within the central subway. Flange stick graphite lubricators have been installed on trains to attempt to mitigate the rail squeal issue. The mechanism that causes the squealing also is the cause of wear and tear that is happening in the wheel–rail interface. Factors Factors include: * Accelerating, coasting or braking * Diameter of wheel * Powered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squealer (other)
Squealer may refer to: *A person who squeals, such as an informant * Squealer (''Animal Farm''), character from ''Animal Farm'' *Squealer, character from '' Shin Sekai Yori'' *Squealer, one of the original nine Beanie Babies *"Squealer", song from AC/DC's album '' Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap'' *Squealer (band), German heavy metal band which produced albums under the label AFM Records * ''Squealer'' (2005 film), pornographic horror film * ''Squealer'' (2023 film), horror thriller film See also *Squeal (other) Squeal may refer to: *A term for providing privileged information about a person or an agency, usually performed by an informant * "Squeal" (song), song by No Doubt * Brake squeal, sound created by a disc brake *Rail squeal Rail squeal is a scree ... * Squee (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
