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pinnace

/pin-is/US // ˈpɪn ɪs //UK // (ˈpɪnɪs) //

销魂,蛲虫,销路,销赃

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a light sailing ship, especially one formerly used in attendance on a larger ship.
    • : any of various kinds of ship's boats.
    • : a small 17th-century ship having two or three masts and a flat stern, used in northern Europe as a warship and merchant ship and as a tender.

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Examples

  • A small pinnace was built and placed in Monumet river, emptying into Buzzard's Bay.

  • With due ceremony the Admiral was piped over the side and his motor-pinnace landed him at the Kelang Steps.

  • In two hours we joined the pinnace and launch, who were lying to for us.

  • However, they naturally endeavour to remain in the company of the pinnace.

  • The master went to seek assistance from the party at the observatories; but the midshipman chose to remain in the pinnace.