| 单词 | best and best |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbest and best best and best adj. originally Australian designating a racing boat, (now) spec. a punt, of the lightest and narrowest construction; cf. best boat n. ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > vessels propelled by oars or poles > [adjective] > light or racing shell1858 best and best1862 1862 Bell's Life in Sydney 29 Mar. 2/4 [He] volunteered to match him in ‘best and best’ boats (which, to the uninitiated we may explain means that each competitor is allowed to row in the best boat he can procure) against either of the Sydney men present. 1865 Brisbane Courier 7 July 1/4 I will Row in best and best boats. 1894 Daily News 5 May 6/5 The race will..be decided in best-and-best punts. 1908 G. Nickalls in T. A. Cook & G. Nickalls Thomas Doggett Deceased x. 83 These silly wings were allowed to disappear and the proper ‘best and best’ boat immediately took their place. 1986 Guardian 11 Aug. 17/4 This is a racing boat. It is not your common or garden punt, it is not even a good punt or a best punt. It is a ‘Best and Best punt’, which is no less than 34 foot long and only some 15 inches wide. < as lemmas |
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