quai chèo
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- Oar-strap: A strap or loop, typically made of rope or leather, used to secure an oar to a thole pin or rowlock on a traditional Vietnamese boat.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy buộc chặt quai chèo vào cọc. (He tied the oar-strap tightly to the thole pin.)
- Quai chèo bằng mây rất bền. (The oar-strap made of rattan is very durable.)
- Người chèo thuyền kiểm tra quai chèo trước khi ra khơi. (The rower checked the oar-strap before going out to sea.)
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Maritime Context: In descriptions of traditional boat construction and rowing mechanics.
- Kỹ thuật buộc quai chèo đòi hỏi sự khéo léo. (The technique for tying the oar-strap requires skill.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dây chèo: Another term that can refer to a rope used for similar purposes in boating.
- Cọc chèo: Thole pin; the pin on the boat's gunwale to which the is attached.
- Mái chèo: Oar; the paddle itself that is secured by the .
Synonyms
- Dây buộc chèo: Oar tie/rope.
- Vòng khóa chèo: Oar lock loop.
Related Phrases
- "Buộc quai chèo": To tie/fasten the oar-strap.
- Công việc đầu tiên là buộc quai chèo cho chắc. (The first task is to fasten the oar-strap securely.)
- "Tháo quai chèo": To untie/remove the oar-strap.
- Sau khi cập bến, họ tháo quai chèo. (After docking, they remove the oar-strap.)
Notes on Meaning
- This is a specific nautical term from traditional Vietnamese watercraft. Its primary and almost exclusive meaning is the strap that holds an oar in place. It is not used in a figurative or idiomatic sense in modern language.
- Oar-strap