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Wandering albatross
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This is the largest of all flying birds, with a wingspan of up to five meters (15 feet), weighing up to 11 kilograms (24 lbs), and flying at up to 53 km/h (33 mph). completely oceanic, it lands only to lay eggs and raise chicks. sailors believe that killing one is an horrendous maritime crime that will bring disaster to the ship committing the murder. this is because seamen have long believed that when a shipmate dies, his body goes to davy jones’ locker, but his soul is transferred to an albatross whose supernatural nature seems to be confirmed when it is seen to remain aloft without flapping its wings for days on end (using the technique of “dynamic soaring” to exploit and glide over cross-currents of air).
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Albatross, шведский
Albatross, английский
- A large, voracious, long-winged sea-bird, belonging to the genus diomedea; very abundant in the southern ocean and the northern pacific, though said to be rarely met with within the tropics.
- A soft, lightweight wool or wool blend fabric in a plain weave with a napped, fleecy surface that resembles in texture, the breast of the albatross. it is usually light-colored and is used in negligees, infants’ wear, etc.
Albatrosses, английский
There are many varieties of this member of the petrel family including the mollymawk and wandering albatross. the latter is the largest of all flying birds, with a wingspan of up to five meters (15 feet), weighing up to 11 kilograms (24 lbs), and flying at up to 53 km/h (33 mph). completely oceanic, they land only to lay eggs and raise chicks. sailors believe that killing one is an horrendous maritime crime which will bring disaster to the ship committing the murder. this is because seamen have long believed that when a shipmate dies, his body goes to davy jones’ locker, but his soul is transferred to an albatross whose supernatural nature seems to be confirmed when it is seen to remain aloft without flapping its wings for days on end (using the technique of “dynamic soaring” to exploit and glide over cross-currents of air). since world war ii, the albatross has been losing its fight for existence. pirate fishermen troll for toothfish, their principal food, with long lines that trap and drown the birds as well as destroying their food supply. (see alsomother carey’s chickens.)
Wand, английский
A bamboo stick with a small flag on top used to mark paths over glaciers and snow fields.
Wand, английский
Wanda, английский
Wandbekleding, голландский
Element voor de afwerking van een tunnelwand (inclusief geprefabriceerde en geverfde panelen).
Wander, английский
- An unintentional change in the course of a borehole. compare deflect, walk, warp.
- Directional oscillation of a vehicle or tendency to deviate from the steered direction, for example as a result of incorrect steering geometry or excessive wear in the steering mechanism. wankel engine rotary engine using a three
- Vehicle tendency to drift from side to side without any steering input change from the driver.
Wandering, английский
Wandering sequence welding, английский
Wandering welding, английский
Wanderlust, английский
Книжн. страсть к путешествиям
Wandern, wanderschaft, umherirren, немецкий
Wanderung, немецкий
Wanderwort, немецкий
Wandsturke der schale, немецкий
Wandverkleidung, немецкий
Element, das die verkleidung der seitenwand eines tunnels abschließt (vorgefertigte und lackierte elemente inbegriffen).
Wandy, английский
Completely, английский
Вполне; полностью; совершенно
Supernatural, английский
Sobrenatural
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Wardrobe room, английский
A sailing warship’s locker originally used to store officers’ spare uniforms and any loot secured from enemy ships (see wardroom).
Wall knot, английский
An ornamental stopper formed at the end of a line by looping each strand around the one behind and through the loop of the one in front.
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