1 In the TV series The Wire, a real Hilti brand powder-actuated tool is pitched to the character Snoop in episode 1, season 4. The tool also features in subsequent episodes.  In the novel trilogy The Strain by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, modified nail guns are used by the main characters to hunt vampires.
hypâ¢oâ¢crite. a person who practices hypocrisy, esp. a person whose actions belie stated beliefs. [1175â1225; Middle English ipocrite hypocrita hypokritá¸s a stage actor, hence one who plays a part, hypocrite = hypokri(nesthai) (see hypocrisy) + -tÄs agent suffix]. hyp`oâ¢critâ²iâ¢cal, adj. hyp`oâ¢critâ²iâ¢calâ¢ly, adv.
DEFINITION of 'Hypothecation'. The established practice of a borrower pledging an asset as collateral for a loan, while retaining ownership of the assets and enjoying the benefits therefrom.