释义 |
† ˈshoalen, v. Obs. Naut. [f. shoal a. + -en5.] trans. = shoal v.2 4.
1731Capt. W. Wriglesworth MS. Log-bk. of the ‘Lyell’ 2 Jan., When we sholened the water at 1, 2 and 3 this morning I judge wee were off of Fire Island. 1867Smyth Sailor's Word-bk. s.v. Shoal, A vessel is said to shoalen, or shoal her water, when she comes from a greater into a less depth. |