The attempted artificial production of rain, either by use of magic or by seeding clouds. / (US, informal) Hiring someone who creates business opportunities or revenue.

A form of endoscope used to view the inside of the stomach.

The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud. / (figuratively) Deep thought or consideration. / (psychology) Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding.

plural of shoddiness