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chebec

/chi-bek/US // tʃɪˈbɛk //

诃额克,诃额尔克,诃额勒,诃额斯

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : least flycatcher.

Examples

  • Interestingly enough, the effectiveness of the chebec warships led to their adoption in the 18th-century navies of both France and Spain.

  • This species is very similar to, but larger, than the well-known Least Flycatcher or Chebec.

  • They are very often known by the name of “Chebec,” because their notes resemble that word.

  • By that time the chebec could be distinguished by the naked eye.

  • Yes, you,—you are in communication with that chebec down there, beating about the horizon.

  • The chebec, commanded by Erebus, had nothing remarkable in its exterior.