moonraker en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmuːn.ɹeɪ.kɚ/ (US)
- (Australia) audio
- /ˈmuːn.ɹeɪ.kə/ (UK)
Etymology
From moon + raker. (someone from Wiltshire): After a story in which some Wiltshire peasants, seeing the reflection of the moon in a shallow pool, tried to rake it out.
Meanings
- (colloquial) Someone from Wiltshire.
- A small, light sail located high on a mast (above the skysail) and used for speed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| moonrakers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
moonsail (small, light sail)
Translations (8)
es perico (small, light sail high on a mast) · es juanete (small, light sail high on a mast) · pl topreja (small, light sail high on a mast) · fi kuupurje (small, light sail high on a mast) · ru мунсель (small, light sail high on a mast) · fr perruche (small, light sail high on a mast) · fr bonnette (small, light sail high on a mast) · fr cacatois (small, light sail high on a mast)