bollard pull
bollard pull · bollard pulls
A method of measuring tug capacity of a tugboatA method of measuring tug capacity of a tugboat. A measurement of force exerted on an on shore bollard, from a tug line attached to the tugboat pulling away from the bollard at full power.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A method of measuring tug capacity of a tugboat. A measurement of force exerted on an on shore bollard, from a tug line attached to the tugboat pulling away from the bollard at full power.
(countable, uncountable)The tug rating for a tugboat, established with this method.
Forms
plural: bollard pulls| Singular | bollard pull |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable