| 释义 |
forehold|ˈfɔərhəʊld|
[f. fore- prefix + hold n.]
†1. The action of holding on in front; advance.
1641Best Farm. Bks. (Surtees) 12 Aboute the middle of Aprill, when the fields have gotten some foreholde.
2. Naut. (See quot. 1867).
1790Beatson tr. Nav. & Mil. Mem. 322 Started 30 tons of water in the fore-hold to lighten her forward. 1835Sir J. Ross Narr. 2nd Voy. vii. 94 The forehold was restowed. 1867Smyth Sailor's Word-bk., Fore-hold, the part of the hold before the fore hatchway. 1884Sir R. Couch in Law Rep. 9 App. Cases 422 The master improperly loaded the forehold of the steamer. |