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Meaning of Dutchman's log | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any early device for measuring the speed of a moving ship, where a sailor threw a floating object overboard and used a sandglass to measure the time it took to pass between two points on deck.

historical

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Dutchman's pipe Dutchman's trousers Dutchmen Dutchness Dutchophone Dutchperson

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