boom vessel
1boom — Ⅰ. boom [1] ► NOUN ▪ a loud, deep, resonant sound. ► VERB ▪ make this sound. DERIVATIVES booming adjective boomy adjective. ORIGIN imitative; perhaps from Dutch bommen to hum, buzz …
2boom — boom1 boomingly, adv. /boohm/, v.i. 1. to make a deep, prolonged, resonant sound. 2. to move with a resounding rush or great impetus. 3. to progress, grow, or flourish vigorously, as a business or a city: Her business is booming since she… …
3Boom (ship) — Picture of a boom in Kuwait …
4boom — boom1 noun a loud, deep, resonant sound. verb make this sound. Derivatives boominess noun booming adjective boomy adjective Origin ME: ult. imitative; perh. from Du. bommen to hum, buzz . boom2 noun a period of great prosperity …
5Sydney Harbour anti-submarine boom net — The anti submarine boom net was an anti torpedo and submarine defence net that was located in Sydney Harbour during World War II. It spanned the entire length of the harbour from Green Point, Watsons Bay to Georges Head, on the northern side of… …
6Sheer boom — Sheer Sheer, n. 1. (Naut.) (a) The longitudinal upward curvature of the deck, gunwale, and lines of a vessel, as when viewed from the side. (b) The position of a vessel riding at single anchor and swinging clear of it. [1913 Webster] 2. A turn or …
7Crane vessel — Wind Lift I, Emden harbor, Emden, Germany …
8Main boom — Main Main (m[=a]n), a. [From {Main} strength, possibly influenced by OF. maine, magne, great, L. magnus. Cf. {Magnate}.] 1. Very or extremely strong. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] That current with main fury ran. Daniel. [1913 Webster] 2. Vast; huge.… …
9sailing vessel — noun a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts • Syn: ↑sailing ship • Members of this Topic: ↑weatherly, ↑weatherliness • Hypernyms: ↑vessel, ↑watercraft …
10Flying-jib boom — Flying Fly ing, a. [From {Fly}, v. i.] Moving in the air with, or as with, wings; moving lightly or rapidly; intended for rapid movement. [1913 Webster] {Flying army} (Mil.) a body of cavalry and infantry, kept in motion, to cover its own… …
