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Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Plank-sheer — n. (Shipbuilding) The course of plank laid horizontally over the timberheads of a vessel s frame. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
plank-sheer — /ˈplænk ʃɪə/ (say plank shear) noun a timber around a vessel s hull at the deck line …
gunwale — /gun l/, n. Naut. 1. the upper edge of the side or bulwark of a vessel. 2. the sheer strake of a wooden vessel; the uppermost strake beneath the plank sheer. Also, gunnel. [1325 75; ME. See GUN1, WALE1; a plank so called because guns were set… … Universalium
plane-shear — «PLAYN SHIHR», noun. = plank sheer. (Cf. ↑plank sheer) … Useful english dictionary
planeshear — ˈplānˌshi(ə)r noun ( s) Etymology: alteration (influenced by plane, sheer) of plancher : plank sheer … Useful english dictionary
Ball bearings — Bearing Bear ing (b[^a]r [i^]ng), n. 1. The manner in which one bears or conducts one s self; mien; behavior; carriage. [1913 Webster] I know him by his bearing. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Patient endurance; suffering without complaint. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bearing — Bear ing (b[^a]r [i^]ng), n. 1. The manner in which one bears or conducts one s self; mien; behavior; carriage. [1913 Webster] I know him by his bearing. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Patient endurance; suffering without complaint. [1913 Webster] 3.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Driftpiece — Drift piece , n. (Shipbuilding) An upright or curved piece of timber connecting the plank sheer with the gunwale; also, a scroll terminating a rail. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To bring one to his bearings — Bearing Bear ing (b[^a]r [i^]ng), n. 1. The manner in which one bears or conducts one s self; mien; behavior; carriage. [1913 Webster] I know him by his bearing. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Patient endurance; suffering without complaint. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To lose one's bearings — Bearing Bear ing (b[^a]r [i^]ng), n. 1. The manner in which one bears or conducts one s self; mien; behavior; carriage. [1913 Webster] I know him by his bearing. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Patient endurance; suffering without complaint. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
