释义 |
† half-rater Obs. A small racing yacht, so classed from 1891 to 1896; now called an 18-foot boat. (Also attrib.)
1894Daily News 10 Sept. 3/4 Conditions..imposed in order to keep out the ordinary racing half-rater. 1895Westm. Gaz. 30 Jan. 4/1 A half-rater yawl of his design is a novelty. |