| 单词 | boat launch |
| 释义 | > as lemmasboat launch boat launch n. [compare earlier ship-launch n. at ship n.1 Compounds 3a] (a) an act of launching a boat; (b) a place where a boat can be launched; a ramp, slide, etc., used for launching a boat; cf. launch n.1 5. ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > launching a vessel > [noun] lancing1470 launching1599 launch1814 boat launch1822 society > travel > travel by water > launching a vessel > [noun] > place or device for boat slip1837 slipway1840 boat launch1865 1822 J. de Luce Curiosity I. x. 129 ‘Is it not for a long visit she goes?’ ‘No, no, merely a party to see some boat-launch in the neighbourhood.’ 1865 Patents of Canada 1849–55 II. 421 (heading) A floating gangway, boat launch, and life raft. 1872 H. W. Taunt Sh. Guide Thames 41 There is a boat-launch here..It consists of a series of rollers down an incline. 1906 A. B. Hulbert Ohio River xiv. 342 A boat launch was always an inspiring sight, and the occasions were made to some extent gala days. 1977 Chicago Tribune 2 Oct. xii. 27/8 (advt.) Facility has been updated with boat launch, tourist park and public beach nearby. 2001 Canoe & Kayak Mar. 57/1 The put-in for Cane Bayou is a small, remote public boat launch with limited parking. 2011 N. Beech Atlantic Job 50 The day after the boat launch, ‘Beech Boys Atlantic’ moved into its new home! < as lemmas |
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