moonraker

noun — 2 senses

moonraker

noun

UK /ˈmuːn.ɹeɪ.kə/ · US /ˈmuːn.ɹeɪ.kɚ/

Etymology From moon + raker. (someone from Wiltshire): After a story in which some Wiltshire peasants, seeing the reflection of the moon in a shallow pool, tried to rake it out.

Colloquial Someone from Wiltshire.

Nautical, Transport A small, light sail located high on a mast (above the skysail) and used for speed.

Synonyms: moonsail
Related terms: moonraking

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