|
kevel n. 盘绳栓 盘绳栓 Gazelle \ Ga* zelle"\, n. [ F. gazelle, OF. also, gazel; cf. Sp. gacela, Pr. gazella, It. gazella; all fr. Ar. ghaz? l a wild goat.] ( Zool.) One of several small, swift, elegantly formed species of antelope, of the genus { Gazella}, esp. { G. dorcas}; -- called also { algazel}, { corinne}, { korin}, and { kevel}. The gazelles are celebrated for the luster and soft expression of their eyes. [ Written also { gazel}.] Note: The common species of Northern Africa ({ Gazella dorcas}); the Arabian gazelle, or ariel ({ G. Arabica}); the mohr of West Africa ({ G. mohr}); the Indian ({ G. Bennetti}); the { ahu} or Persian ({ G. subgutturosa}); and the springbok or tsebe ({ G. euchore}) of South Africa, are the best known. [ 1913 Webster]
Kevel \ Kev" el\, n. [ Prov. E. kevil, cavel, rod, pole, a large hammer, horse' s bit; cf. Icel. kefli cylinder, a stick, mangle, and Dan. kievle a roller.] 1. ( Naut.) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed. [ 1913 Webster] 2. A stone mason' s hammer. [ Written also { cavil}.] [ 1913 Webster] { Kevel head} ( Naut.), a projecting end of a timber, used as a kevel. Kevel
Kevel \ Kev" el\, Kevin \ Kev" in\, n. ( Zool.) The gazelle. [ 1913 Webster]
|
安装中文字典英文字典查询工具!
中文字典英文字典工具:
英文字典中文字典相关资料:
|