Arkwright

Translation of "arkwright" into Russian

Noun

/ˈɑːk.raɪt/

/ˈɑrk.raɪt/

arkwright

arkwrights pl

Common noun meaning a maker of arks (chests); now historical/obsolete.

истор.; мастер, изготовляющий ковчеги, сундуки, лари

The arkwright fashioned a sturdy oak coffer for the manor’s valuables.

Сундукодел изготовил прочный дубовый ларь для ценностей поместья.

Additional translations

устар.; редк.

Proper noun

Arkwright

English surname, usually capitalised.

английская фамилия

Richard Arkwright revolutionised textile production with his water-powered spinning frame.

Ричард Аркрайт произвёл революцию в текстильном производстве благодаря своей водяной прядильной машине.

Additional translations

вариант транскрипции фамилии

Noun

A craftsman who makes arks—large chests or boxes; a chestwright (historical).

The arkwright fashioned a sturdy oak coffer for the manor’s valuables.

Proper noun

A surname of English origin, famously borne by the 18th-century industrialist Sir Richard Arkwright.

Richard Arkwright revolutionised textile production with his water-powered spinning frame.