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单词 pitpan
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Definition of pitpan in English:

pitpan

noun ˈpɪtpan
  • A flat-bottomed boat made from a hollowed tree trunk, used in Central America.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Our fleet consisted of the H.M.S. Merlin and our 5 ships and 7 gunboats and four pitpans (for carrying messages).

Origin

Late 18th century: from Miskito pitban 'boat'.

 
 
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