单词 | riding scope |
释义 | > as lemmasriding scope riding scope n. Nautical the length of cable at which a ship rides when at anchor; = scope n.2 11. ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > anchoring equipment > [noun] > anchor rope or cable > length of scope1697 riding scope1841 1841 R. H. Dana Seaman's Man. 84 Paying out chain as she drops astern, until double your riding scope is out. 1919 F. B. Cooke Single-handed Cruising xi. 84 Ere the vessel can ride over the wave she must leap forward to accommodate her riding scope to the altered depth of the water. 1993 Boston Globe (Nexis) 25 July 60 All moorings have been given longer riding scope as a result of Hurricane Bob two years ago. < as lemmas |
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