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Dutch consolation
| Глоссарий морской лексики и терминологии (английский язык) |
“whatever ill befalls you, there`s somebody that`s worse;” or “it`s very unfortunate; but thank god it`s no worse.”
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Consolata society for foreign missions, английский
Consolatio, латинский
Consolatio [onis, f], латинский
Consolation, английский
Consolation match, английский
A tournament game played between the losers of the 2 semifinal matches to determine the third-place team.
Consolato de mare, английский
An important sourcebook of maritime legislation that made a major contribution to the codification and development of shipping law and laid the basis for present-day maritime law. it was first published in spanish at barcelona in 1494, but achieved its widest circulation in italian (specifically venetian) editions during the 16th and 17th centuries. in addition to legal detail, it provides extensive information on the practical running of a ship, maritime organization, and taxes and tariffs. see laws and conventions of the sea.
Consolator [oris, m], латинский
Dutch, английский
- Attractive. also dutchess or grand dutchess. example yo, that chick was dutch! yes, i agree, she was a grand dutchess.
- Language, or rather gibberish, which cannot be understood by a listener. (see double dutch.)
Dutch, английский
Dutch antilles express b.v., английский
Dutch auction, английский
- Auction in which the lowest price necessary to sell the entire offering becomes the price at which all securities offered are sold. this technique has been used in treasury auctions. often used in risk arbitrage. auction system in which the price of an item (stock) is gradually lowered until it meets a responsive bid (government t-bills) or offer (corporate repurchase) and is sold. in a corporate repurchase, a range of prices is set by the company within which shareholders are invited to tender their shares. the tender offer is open for a specific period of time (i.e., 20 days), and the quantity of stock to be purchased is stated as well, subject to proration if more shares are tendered than can be legally purchased under the stated terms (often an additional amount equal to 20% of outstanding shares can be purchased). the price paid is that at which the amount stated to be purchased can be sold. compare to double auction system.
- Аукцион с постепенным снижением цены (при размещении ценных бумаг продавец снижает стартовую цену
Dutch auction preferred stock, английский
Dutch bar, английский
A structural element spanning the afterdeck of a tugboat and serving to keep the towing hawser above the heads of crew.
Dutch built, английский
Formerly said by english seamen to describe a ship or a person who was broad and bluff without a hint of gracefulness.
Dutch collar, английский
Similar to breast collar.
Dutch colonial style, английский
Dutch courage, английский
- The excitement inspired by drinking spirits; false energy.
- Today, this means alcohol-inspired bravado. the term originated in the 17th century when there were three, essentially naval, anglo- dutch wars. during these, english seamen became convinced that the reckless bravery of their opponents could only be explained by the excessive consumption of geneva gin or schnapps before combat. (netherlanders were well aware of the royal navy’s rum or brandy ration, but they do not seem to have responded with the term “english valor.”)
Dutch cupboard, английский
Предмет мебели, буфет с открытыми верхними полками
Dutch door., английский
Dutch double, английский
Male/female team that alternates shots
Unfortunate, английский
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Dutch courage, английский
- The excitement inspired by drinking spirits; false energy.
- Today, this means alcohol-inspired bravado. the term originated in the 17th century when there were three, essentially naval, anglo- dutch wars. during these, english seamen became convinced that the reckless bravery of their opponents could only be explained by the excessive consumption of geneva gin or schnapps before combat. (netherlanders were well aware of the royal navy’s rum or brandy ration, but they do not seem to have responded with the term “english valor.”)
Dunter, английский
A northern designation of the porpoise.
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