scialuppa — meaning in English

English meaning

• lifeboat noun A small boat built to rescue people from a sinking or distressed ship, or to carry passengers to safety.
• tender adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.

Senses

scialuppa is used for these senses in English:

• lifeboat (nautical) A boat especially designed for saving the lives of shipwrecked people or people in distress at sea (either launched from the shore with a crew, or else carried on board a larger ship).
• tender (nautical) A smaller boat used for transportation between a large ship and the shore.

tender — full definition

1. adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
2. adjective Sore or sensitive when touched.
3. adjective Soft and easy to cut or chew, especially of meat.
4. noun A formal offer or bid to supply goods or carry out work, especially for a contract.
5. verb To formally offer or submit something, such as a resignation or a bid.

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