garnet
名词 n.
动词 v.
形容词 adj.
英 /ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/
英文释义
名词 n.
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A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives.
— On the back of one cover BRADSHAW, in beryls, was encrusted; on the back of the other, A.B.C. GUIDE, in amethysts, beryls, chrysoprases, and garnets.
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A tackle for hoisting cargo in or out of a vessel.
— Using a garnet for the lower-deck guns on the lower deck: Lash the centre of the yard to the mast, and hook both burtons to support the yard.
- A dark red color, like that of the gemstone.
动词 v.
- To shred (twisted wool fiber, rags, etc.) so that it can be reused.
形容词 adj.
- Of a dark red colour.
词汇关系
词源
From Middle English gernet, granate, from Old French grenate, from grenat (“pomegranate red”). Doublet of grenade.
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