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pram

/pɹæm/ /pɹɑːm/

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Poussette

A small vehicle, usually covered, in which a newborn baby is pushed around in a lying position; a perambulator.

Examples :

"The new parents carefully pushed the pram down the sidewalk, enjoying the fresh air while their baby slept peacefully inside. "

Les jeunes parents ont poussé avec précaution la poussette sur le trottoir, profitant de l'air frais pendant que leur bébé dormait paisiblement à l'intérieur.

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Chaland, allège

A flat-bottomed barge used on shallow shores to convey cargo to and from ships that cannot enter the harbour.

Examples :

"The pram slowly carried sacks of grain from the large ship to the docks because the water was too shallow for the ship to get closer. "

Le chaland transportait lentement des sacs de grain du grand navire aux quais, car l'eau était trop peu profonde pour que le navire s'approche davantage.

nautical vehicle

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Chaland, barge

A similar barge used as platform for cannons in shallow waters which seagoing warships cannot enter.

Examples :

"The defending army positioned several prams, each armed with a heavy cannon, in the shallow bay to prevent enemy ships from approaching the coastline. "

L'armée en défense a positionné plusieurs chalands, chacun armé d'un canon lourd, dans la baie peu profonde pour empêcher les navires ennemis de s'approcher du littoral.

nautical military vehicle weapon

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Canot pneumatique, annexe

A type of dinghy with a flat bow.

Examples :

"The small pram was perfect for navigating the shallow water near the shore. "

Le petit canot pneumatique était parfait pour naviguer dans l'eau peu profonde près du rivage.

nautical vehicle sailing