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词汇 coal-whipping
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Definition of coal-whipping in English:

coal-whipping

noun ˈkəʊlˌwɪpɪŋ
  • The action, practice, or occupation of raising coal out of a ship's hold by means of a pulley.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Pierce Egan (1772–1849), sporting journalist and author. From coal + whipping.

Definition of coal-whipping in US English:

coal-whipping

nounˈkəʊlˌwɪpɪŋ
  • The action, practice, or occupation of raising coal out of a ship's hold by means of a pulley.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Pierce Egan (1772–1849), sporting journalist and author. From coal + whipping.

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