kentledge

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Weights (often scrap or pig iron) used as permanent ballast on ships. countable,uncountable
  2. A system of weights (usually concrete or cast-iron blocks) used for load-testing piled foundations. countable,uncountable
    — A kentledge of scrap chairs was placed in the bottom booms of the girders at the south end to counterbalance the weight of the rail rolling track fixed under the north half, and to increase stability.

词形变化

kentledges plural

词源

From Old French quintelage (“ballast”).
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