Loof

[lu:f]

解釋/意思:

(n.) The spongelike fibers of the fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Luffa Aegyptiaca); called also vegetable sponge.

(n.) Formerly, some appurtenance of a vessel which was used in changing her course; -- probably a large paddle put over the lee bow to help bring her head nearer to the wind.

(n.) The part of a ship's side where the planking begins to curve toward bow and stern.

(v. i.) See Luff.

手打:撒迪厄斯

解釋/意思:

n. (Scot) the palm of the hand.

n. the after-part of a ship's bow where the planks begin to curve in towards the cut-water.

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