单词 | canal basin |
释义 | > as lemmascanal basin canal basin n. a basin (basin n. 9b) constructed as part of a canal or canal system, typically providing facilities for mooring and loading (or unloading) of boats, and room for them to turn or to pass one another. ΚΠ 1799 R. Dodd Rep. Proposed Canal Navigation Rivers Thames & Medway 10 To purchasing 48 acres of land at 40l. per acre, for the canal basins, towing-path, &c..£1,920. 1842 N.-Y. Spectator 17 May The canal basin at that place is completely blocked up with canal and tow boats, loading and unloading. 1940 Palestine Post 24 May 3/2 In Port Said today..an occasional khaki painted transport is still to be found in one of the canal basins. 2015 J. Waudby One of Us xiii. 101 I come out alongside a canal basin with houseboats and barges moored up against neat walkways. < as lemmas |
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