a kind of steam-engine used on river boats (see quot. 1873).
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| 释义 | society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > propulsion machinery > [noun] > marine engine > types of (10) steeple engine1839 a kind of steam-engine used on river boats (see quot. 1873). launch-engine1875 (see quot. 1875). kicker1928 An outboard motor, or a boat driven by one. Also attributive. North American colloquial. inboard1929 An inboard motor; a boat equipped with this. Originally and chiefly North American. outboard1935 An outboard motor; a boat equipped with an outboard motor. outdrive1961 On a motor boat: an inboard engine, mounted towards the stern of the boat, connected to an outboard unit containing the gears, shaft, and propeller. trolling motor1964 a motor suitable for a boat used in trolling (see troll, v. 13(c)). sterndrive1968 an inboard engine connected to an outboard drive unit at the rear of a powerboat. thruster1972 Oil Industry. Each of several jets or propellers on a drill ship or offshore rig, used for accurate manœuvring and maintenance of position. putter1975 The rapid, intermittent sound characteristic of a small internal combustion engine. Also: an engine or vehicle which makes such a sound. Cf. put-put… |
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