Sponson

[spɒnsn]

解釋/意思:

(n.) One of the triangular platforms in front of, and abaft, the paddle boxes of a steamboat.

(n.) One of the slanting supports under the guards of a steamboat.

(n.) One of the armored projections fitted with gun ports, used on modern war vessels.

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解釋/意思:

n. the curve of the timbers and planking towards the outer part of the wing before and abaft each of the paddle-boxes of a steamer.—Also Spon′sing.

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