What does plimsoll mean?
Plimsoll means (UK, Ireland) A rubber-soled lace-up canvas shoe for sports or onboard ships; a precursor of trainers..
Plimsoll
/ˈplɪmsoʊl/ · noun
Meaning
(UK, Ireland) A rubber-soled lace-up canvas shoe for sports or onboard ships; a precursor of trainers..
Definitions by Sense
- (UK, Ireland) A rubber-soled lace-up canvas shoe for sports or onboard ships; a precursor of trainers.
- 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.
Synonyms for plimsoll
Antonyms for plimsoll
Related Words
Word Forms
- plimsolls
- plimsol
- plimsole
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for plimsoll?
Common synonyms include dap, pump, sandshoe, load line.
What is the opposite of plimsoll?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use plimsoll in a sentence?
“Yes, there are two distinct sets of footprints, both wearing rubber shoes—one I think ordinary plimsolls, the other goloshes,” replied the sergeant.
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