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prams

/præmz/

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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 mother pushed the pram through the park, watching her baby happily sleep inside. "

La mère a poussé la poussette dans le parc, regardant son bébé dormir paisiblement à l'intérieur.

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Chaland, gabare

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

Examples :

"Because the large cargo ship couldn't reach the shallow harbor, the prams were loaded with goods and ferried back and forth. "

Comme le grand cargo ne pouvait pas atteindre le port peu profond, les chalands ont été chargés de marchandises et transportés par navette.

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 :

"During the shallow-water siege, the attacking fleet relied on heavily armed prams to bombard the coastal fort, as their deep-hulled warships were unable to get close enough. "

Pendant le siège en eaux peu profondes, la flotte attaquante s'est appuyée sur des chalands lourdement armés pour bombarder le fort côtier, car leurs navires à coque profonde ne pouvaient pas s'approcher suffisamment.

nautical military vehicle

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Canot pneumatique, annexe

A type of dinghy with a flat bow.

Examples :

"The small, stable prams were perfect for teaching the children to sail on the calm lake. "

Les petits canots pneumatiques stables étaient parfaits pour apprendre aux enfants à naviguer sur le lac calme.

nautical vehicle sailing