double-ender

double-ender
a type of boat used in fishing, having a sharp stern as well as a pointed bow. Fishermen believed that following seas would not swamp such a boat, although this did not always work out in practice. Such boats were hauled up on the beach, e.g. in the Gaspé region on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, and having a pointed stern made them easier to launch though surf. The Gaspé boat, Tancook whaler and Labrador boat are of this type

Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.

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  • Double-ender — Dou ble end er, n. (a) (Naut.) A vessel capable of moving in either direction, having bow and rudder at each end. (b) (Railroad) A locomotive with pilot at each end. Knight. [1913 Webster] || …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Double-ender — The term double ender can also refer to a ship with propulsion systems and helms at both ends. Double ender refers to a technique used to conduct televised interviews over long distances in the 1980s before satellite television became commonplace …   Wikipedia

  • double-ender — ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈendə(r) noun Etymology: double end (from double (I) + end) + er 1. a. : a ship with bow and stern of similar shape b. : a self propelled …   Useful english dictionary

  • double ender — Naut. a double ended vessel. Also, double ender. [1860 65, Amer.] * * * …   Universalium

  • double ender — Naut. a double ended vessel. Also, double ender. [1860 65, Amer.] …   Useful english dictionary

  • double-ender — double end·er …   English syllables

  • double-ender file — noun see double ender 2 …   Useful english dictionary

  • double-ender — noun Date: 1864 a ship or boat with bow and stern of similar shape …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • double-ender — noun a boat in which stern and bow are similarly tapered …   English new terms dictionary

  • double-ender — /dʌbəl ˈɛndə / (say dubuhl enduh) noun 1. a vehicle, especially a boat, which can be driven from either end. 2. → shingleback …  

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