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Arbalest
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[1] stone-throwing naval artillery of the classical era. [2] a medieval missile launcher designed on the principle of the crossbow. also arbalest.
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Arch of steel, английский
The tradition of brother officers forming two lines and raising swords to create an archway at a shipmate’s nuptials is said to symbolize their commitment to protect the couple throughout their married life. the weapons are presented with cutting edges upward in the guard position, facing away from the newly-weds as they walk underneath. although not traditional, non-commissioned personnel sometimes form such an arch with bayonets or cutlasses.
Aqualung, английский
An underwater breathing device, invented by captain jacques cousteau and french engineer emile gagnon in 1943 to enable divers to operate independently of surface support. this was one of the earliest examples of scuba, which has since been considerably improved to allow dives of longer duration and greater depth. also hyphenated (aqua-lung) and two words (aqua lung).
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