| 释义 |
▪ I. snugging, vbl. n.|ˈsnʌgɪŋ|
[f. snug v.]
1. techn. The operation of rubbing down a rope in order to give it a smooth finish.
1875Knight Dict. Mech. 2192/1 The size is flour-paste mixed with other ingredients, and the operation on the rope is called snugging, slicking, or finishing.
2. Naut. The action of making snug or trim. Also with up.
1886R. C. Leslie Sea Painter's Log 61 The washing out and snugging-up of a boat at her moorings for the night. 1886Pall Mall G. 14 Sept. 4/3 With a sloop no corresponding order could have been given which would have led to such smart snugging of canvas.
▪ II. ˈsnugging, ppl. a. rare—1.
[f. as prec.]
Snug, quiet, sheltered.
1701Sedley Happy Pair Wks. 1722 I. 23 He slily flies to copses, where he finds The snugging woods secure from blasts and winds. |