English Dictionary

gudgeon

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈɡʌdʒən/

名詞

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(also attributively) A circular or cylindrical fitting, often made of metal, into which a pin or pintle fits to create a hinge or pivoting joint.

日本語の意味

金属製の円形または円筒形の継手。ピンまたはピントルを差し込むことで、ヒンジや回転接合部として機能する部品。

Before winter, the locksmith greased the gudgeon to keep the gate swinging smoothly.

冬が来る前に、鍵屋は門が滑らかに動くようにヒンジピンを受ける円筒状の軸受けに注油した。

意味（1）

(also attributively) A circular or cylindrical fitting, often made of metal, into which a pin or pintle fits to create a hinge or pivoting joint.

[A]s to a Wheel-barrow, I fancy'd I could make all but the Wheel; but that I had no Notion of, neither did I know how to go about it; beſides, I had no possible way to make the Iron Gudgeons for the Spindle or Axis of the Wheel to run in, ſo I gave it over; …

意味（2）

(nautical, specifically) In a vessel with a stern-mounted rudder: the fitting into which the pintle of the rudder fits, allowing the rudder to swing freely.

This afternoon the gudgeon of the rudder belonging to the large cutter, was drawn out and ſtolen, without being perceived by the man that was ſtationed to take care of her.

gudgeons （ plural ）