| 单词 | martingale |
| 释义 | Word Frequency martingale(ˈmɑːtɪnˌɡeɪl) or martingal (ˈmɑːtɪnɡəl) noun 1. a strap from the reins to the girth of a horse preventing it from carrying its head too high 2. any gambling system in which the stakes are raised, usually doubled, after each loss 3. Also called: martingale boom nautical a. a chain or cable running from a jib boom to the dolphin striker, serving to counteract strain b. another term for dolphin striker Word origin C16: from French, of uncertain origin |
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