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perching_aix06/16/20251 replyview on HN

We have those too. I wonder how many people actually know that's what that means, cause it's not an everyday word by far here in this meaning.


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mrguyorama06/16/2025

If you work with engines or planes you should be familiar with it's non-slur meaning. You retard ignition timing (you also "pull back" ignition timing) and you retard the throttles. Airbus planes tell you specifically to "retard".