Portolano

Перевод слова "portolano" на Русский язык

Существительное

/ˌpɔːtəˈlɑːnəʊ/

/ˌpɔrtəˈlɑnoʊ/

portolano

portolanos множ.

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The ancient portolano was used by sailors to navigate the Mediterranean Sea.

Древний портолан использовался моряками для навигации по Средиземному морю.

Существительное

/ˌpɔːtəˈlɑːnəʊ/

/ˌpɔrtəˈlɑnoʊ/

A historical nautical chart or book of sailing directions, especially one from the medieval period, used by mariners to navigate coastal waters.

The captain consulted the portolano to ensure the ship stayed on course along the treacherous coastline.

A modern pilot book for yachts and small craft, especially in the Mediterranean, that describes ports, marinas, anchorages, and coastal hazards.

Before setting off from Sicily, we bought a new portolano covering the Aeolian Islands.