| 释义 |
gilguy Naut.|ˈgɪlgaɪ|
1. (See quot.)
1867Smyth Sailor's Word-bk., Gilguy, a guy for tracing up, or bearing a boom or derrick. Often applied to inefficient guys.
2. A ‘thingummy’, a ‘what-d'ye-call-it’. Naval slang.
1886[see gadget]. 1918Chambers's Jrnl. May 291/2 The placing on board of the various engines, machines, and fittings,—boilers, turbines,..and a hundred and one other gilguys. 1926[see gimmick]. |