aiguillot

French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French agueuillot, aigueillot. Equivalent to aiguille (“needle”) +‎ -ot (diminutive).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ.ɡɥi.jo/ ~ /e.ɡɥi.jo/
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Noun

aiguillot m (plural aiguillots)

  1. (nautical) pintle (a rudder’s pin which pivots in a gudgeon)

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