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fid

/fid/US // fɪd //UK // (fɪd) //

虚晃一枪,虚构,虚伪,虚构的

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Nautical.

    • : a stout bar of wood or metal placed across a lower spar so as to support a higher one.
    • : a stout bar used to hold a running bowsprit in its extended position.
    • : a wooden or metal pin for parting strands of a rope.
    • : a bar or pin used as a key or toggle.

Examples

  • He accordingly shut the great doors, and put the fid into the staple.

  • The doors cannot be opened again until the fid is taken out.

  • He whispered his ideas also to Harry and Tim Fid, who agreed to keep a watchful eye on the prisoners.

  • Fid immediately handed a brace of pistols and a dirk to True Blue, and together they rushed aft.

  • To prevent his companions from seizing his weapons, Fid drew them from his pocket and bolted off with them round the deck.