Dec 21, 2024
Demurrage
(n.)
de-mur-rage
dih-mur-ij
Definition:
The detention of a vessel beyond the specified time of sailing.
Example:
The container was held at customs and demurrage charges began to accrue.
Hirsute
(adj.)
hir-sute
hər-süt
Definition:
Being hairy all over; covered in course or thick hair.
Example:
Bigfoot, if he is real, is likely hirsute.
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