Plimsoll
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈplɪmsoʊl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plimsoll is a noun meaning (UK, Ireland) A rubber-soled lace-up canvas shoe for sports or onboard ships; a precursor of trainers.
Meaning
(UK, Ireland) A rubber-soled lace-up canvas shoe for sports or onboard ships; a precursor of trainers.
More Meanings
- The plimsoll symbol ⦵ (or o) that is used as a superscript in the notation of thermodynamics to indicate an arbitrarily chosen non-zero reference point.
Example Sentences
“Yes, there are two distinct sets of footprints, both wearing rubber shoes—one I think ordinary plimsolls, the other goloshes,” replied the sergeant.
While here, now, a large boy, a famous bully, swaggered to the front to bend, leering, and offer his satirical backside to be ineffectually beaten with a plimsoll by the gentle Scot.
Word Forms
- plimsolls
- plimsol
- plimsole
Synonyms for plimsoll
Depending on context, synonyms include dap, pump, sandshoe.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plimsole, plimsol, plimmies, slipper, plowsole, shole.
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