The handle of a (ship's) pump, esp. one having a transverse bar for several persons to work at it; = brake, n.4 b.
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| 释义 | society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > other equipment of vessel > [noun] > ship's pumps > devices for working ship's pumps (4) pump-brake1590 The handle of a (ship's) pump, esp. one having a transverse bar for several persons to work at it; = brake, n.4 b. brake1626 A lever or handle for working a machine. The handle of a pump. snipe-bill1750 Nautical. (See quot. 1750) Obsolete. vangee1846 (See quots.) |
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