释义 |
ˈdepthen, v. rare. [f. depth: cf. lengthen, strengthen, heighten, etc.] trans. = deepen.
1587Fleming Contn. Holinshed III. 1547/1 One pent of water had so scowred and depthened the same [hauen's mouth]. 1723Lond. Gaz. No. 6148/1 An Act for depthning..and improving the Haven and Piers of Great Yarmouth. Hence ˈdepthening vbl. n. and ppl. a.; depthening-tool (see next). |