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minute gun

/ˈmɪnɪt ɡʌn/

Tradução: Canhão disparado em intervalos de um minuto como sinal de socorro ou de luto, historicamente usado no mar ou em funerais.

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/ˈmɪnɪt ɡʌn/C1formalobsoleto
  • ptCanhão disparado em intervalos de um minuto como sinal de socorro ou de luto, historicamente usado no mar ou em funerais.

A gun fired at one-minute intervals as a signal of distress or mourning, historically used at sea or during funerals.

  1. Signal of distress or mourningC2formal

    A gun fired at intervals of one minute, traditionally used as a signal of distress at sea or as a mark of respect during funerals.

    ptSinal de socorro ou luto

    • The ship fired a minute gun to signal that it was in trouble.
    • During the state funeral, a minute gun was fired every sixty seconds.
    • The sound of the minute gun echoed across the harbor, a solemn tribute.