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Word | Wordtype | Definition |
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Gonangiums | pl. | of Gonangium |
Gonangium | n. | See Gonotheca. |
Gondola | n. | A long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, used in the canals of Venice. A gondola is usually propelled by one or two oarsmen who stand facing the prow, or by poling. A gondola for passengers has a small open cabin amidships, for their protection against the sun or rain. A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now. |
Gondola | n. | A flat-bottomed boat for freight. |
Gondola | n. | A long platform car, either having no sides or with very low sides, used on railroads. |