dock-glass
Definition
- Noun: A "dock-glass" is a type of large drinking vessel, specifically a glass or cup used for tasting wine, especially in a dockside or maritime context.
Usage Examples
- (A large glass used for tasting wine at the dock.)
- (The specific glass for wine tasting.)
Advanced Usage
- "Dock-glass" is a specialized term, rarely used in modern English except in historical or niche contexts related to wine trade or portside activities. It may also refer to a glass used in naval or dockyard settings for casual drinking.
Variants and Related Words
- Dock (n): a structure for loading ships.
- Glass (n): a drinking vessel made of glass.
Synonyms
- Wine glass: a general term for a glass used for wine.
- Tasting glass: a glass designed specifically for sampling wine.
- Tumbler: a flat-bottomed drinking glass, though not specific to wine.
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