(historical) A type of vast, multi-masted Chinese vessel used on the Ming treasure voyages, led by Zheng He in the first half of the 15th century, used for command purposes and the transportation of treasure.

Alternative spelling of ship of the line.

(nautical) A person's duty in the navy is first to the ship, then to shipmates, and finally to himself/herself.

A malformation of the tibia, presenting as a sharp anterior bowing, or convexity, of the tibia.

(automotive) An incorrect shift to a lower gear, when meaning to shift to a higher gear.

(automotive) To incorrectly shift to a lower gear, when meaning to shift to a higher gear. / (automotive) To damage a car when incorrectly shifting to a lower gear when a higher gear is desired

plural of shim-pua marriage

A traditional form of arranged marriage in China, in which a family adopted a preadolescent daughter as a future bride for one of their preadolescent (usually infant) sons, and raised these children together.

Synonym of take a shine to (“to become fond of something”)

plural of ship-builder