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单词 nun buoy
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Definition of nun buoy in English:

nun buoy

noun
US

  • A buoy which is circular in the middle and tapering to each end.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Nun buoys appear wherever commercial navigation occurs on the Mississippi, Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio Rivers.

Origin

Early 18th century: from obsolete nun 'child's top' and buoy.

 
 

Definition of nun buoy in US English:

nun buoy

nounboi
US

  • A buoy which is circular in the middle and tapering to each end.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Nun buoys appear wherever commercial navigation occurs on the Mississippi, Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio Rivers.

Origin

Early 18th century: from obsolete nun ‘child's top’ and buoy.

 
 
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