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Stave
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- [1] to break in or crush, especially a vessel’s hull. [2] one of the thin narrow shaped strips of wood which form the side of a cask (also shake). [3] the pole of a boathook. [4] to avoid collision by pushing with a boathook or other pole (usually stave off ). from old english staef = staff or pole.
- Клёпка (изделие) stay 1. оттяжка, ванта; расчалка; несущий канат 2. подкос; распорка; контрфорс; опора 3. фиксатор арматуры
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Especially, английский
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Steady bearing, английский
[1] in navigation, an approaching or closing craft is said to be on a steady bearing if the relative compass bearing between the two ships does not appreciably change. this signifies that they are either running parallel, diverging, or on a collision course. [2] in industrial engineering, a steady (or steadying) bearing serves to limit deflection and vibration of a vertical shaft.
State funerals, английский
These are ceremonial events, full of pomp and circumstance, to honor a deceased head of state or other person of national significance and importance: • in the united kingdom: a “state” funeral requires a motion or vote in parliament and is usually reserved for the sovereign and surviving consorts, although eight commoners have been so honored. a “ceremonial” funeral is virtually the same except that parliamentary approval is not needed. each consists of a military procession escorting the coffin, which is borne on a gun-carriage drawn by horses for a ceremonial funeral, but by royal navy sailors for a state one. the latter tradition began when queen victoria’s funeral cortege was about to leave windsor station. her coffin was placed on a royal horse artillery gun-carriage (fitted with rubber tires for the purpose) drums began their muffled roll, and an rha battery began its 81-gun salute (one for each year of her life). but, when the gun-horses took the strain, an eyelet on the splinter bar broke and the trace swung around to hit the wheel-horse on the rump. the shock made it rear and plunge (giving rise to the popular belief that the horses were badly trained and frightened by the gunfire). only a minor repair was needed, but before the army gunners could fix the damage, an enthusiastic detachment of naval ratings broke ranks, seized the drag ropes and hauled the gun-carriage on its way. to the anger and embarrassment of the army, the navy has been assigned that duty at every subsequent royal or state funeral, including that of sir winston churchill. (princess diana had a ceremonial funeral, and so did hrh the queen mother, but her gun-carriage was pulled by naval ratings.) after the procession the body lies in state in westminster hall for (usually) three days of public viewing and mourning. a funeral service is then held in westminster abbey or saint paul’s cathedral. • in the united states: initially, state funerals were relatively unimpressive, since the founding fathers found pomp and circumstance too reminiscent of monarchical customs. george washington’s funeral, for example, was a simple local affair at mount vernon. however, nationwide mourning after the assassination of abraham lincoln led to the introduction of more elaborate ceremonies on which all subsequent state funerals have been based (subject to specific changes when requested by the deceased or immediate family). state funerals are required by law for sitting presidents, former presidents, and presidents-elect, and may be awarded to others by the president in office. the procession starts at 16th street and proceeds along constitution avenue to the capitol building. the coffin is carried on a caisson, drawn by six horses of the same color, accompanied by three rid- 307 state ers and a mounted section chief. it is followed by a riderless “caparisoned horse” with a pair of boots reversed in the stirrups to signify the deceased will never ride again. members of all five armed services and their bands form the escort. the official funeral service is held in the capitol rotunda, where the body lies in state for 24 hours (on a black catafalque made for lincoln). the body is then taken to the national cathedral (or other designated church) for a national memorial service, after which there is often a private family funeral.
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