Recreation terms starting with M

42 terms

1. Macro A series of commands that are configured to be executed together with one button press.
2. Magnaflux Short for "magnetic particle inspection." A procedure for checking all ferrous (steel) parts (suspension pieces, connecting rods, cylinder heads, etc.
3. Maniac A player who does a lot of hyper-aggressive raising, betting, and bluffing. A true maniac is not a good player, but is simply doing a lot of gambling.
4. Manque French term for Low Bet.
5. marabou jig A weighted jig with light, fluffy feathers attached to the body.
6. Marbles Excess rubber build-up above the upper groove of the racetrack. Also known as loose stuff.
7. Mark -- see trademark
8. marker A diagnostic indication that disease may develop.
9. marker buoy A small plastic buoy, often fluorescent color that is tossed into the water to mark a fish holding area or a school of fish.
10. Martingale Betting System A type of Double-Up System whereby you double your bets after every loss. Meaning that when you win, you'll win back all of your loss, plus the payoff for…
11. Martingale System a system where the player may win at roulette by choosing to bet on one with a 50-50 chance of winning and then just continue to double the bet every time…
12. Match Play A casino promotion where players are given special chips that they can bet. They are paid off in regular casino chips on a win.
13. Materials (MATS) Items and components used in a recipe to make a final product.
14. Maximum size limit A fishing regulation which protects larger fish. Fish at or above stated size must be released.
15. mayfly A small aquatic fly that is an important food for trout, which means it is also important for fly-anglers.
16. Mealworms Small beetle larvae often used for catching crappies or sunfish.
17. Mechanic Someone who uses sleight-of-hand in order to cheat at cards.
18. Mepps spinners A brand name in-line spinner.
19. Mesotrophic A lake classification describing middle-aged bodies of water between oligotrophic (young) and eutrophic (old) classifications.
20. Mez Short for Mesmerize. Refers to spells, such as Polymorph that temporarily incapacitate a target.
21. migration route The path followed by bass or other fish when moving from one area to another.
22. milfoil Surface-growing aquatic plants.
23. Mini baccarat - A variation of Baccarat in which a smaller table than usual is used, with less seats, and has one dealer, instead of two dealers and a caller.
24. mini-jig A small leadhead jig, usually 1/16- or 1/32-ounce, often used for catching crappie or sunfish.
25. Minimum size limit A fishing regulation which protect smaller fish. Fish not meeting the minimum size must be released.
26. MMO Massively Multiplayer Online.
27. MMOG Massively Multiplayer Online Game
28. MMORPG Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game
29. MOB MOB" is an old programming acronym of Mobile Object Block. Mobs are all computer controlled characters in the game.
30. MOD Modification to a game, either through available tools or by outright hacking, in order to change the game from its original form.
31. Money at Risk Money that has been wagered and can be lost.
32. Money Management A system a player uses to decide how to handle his bankroll. Kelly betting is one money management system that works.
33. Money Plays A casino rule which allows players to wager actual cash instead of chips.
34. Monkey A term for a face card or a 10.
35. mono Short for monofilament fishing line.
36. monofilament A single, untwisted, synthetic filament.
37. moon times The four phases or quarters of the moon are usually what the fisherman is concerned with.
38. Mosquitofish The common name of Gambusia affinis (Baird and Gunther). A small fish found in practically all ponds.
39. MT Main Tank
40. Muck Eight card decks used in Baccarat, 416 cards in total.
41. Mucker Anyone who uses sleight-of-hand techniques to cheat -- usually done for Past Posting.
42. Multiple deck Using more than one deck in a game of blackjack. As opposed to a single deck game.