(1) The difference between the pitch of a propeller, or the mean circumference of a paddle wheel, and the advance of the ship through the water corresponding to one revolution. (2) An inclined launching berth. (3) A space between two piers for berthing a vessel.
(1) Umahluko phakathi kokunyuka kwesiqhubi nokuhamba kwenqanawe ngamaza ebheka kwicala elinye. (2) ukulontshwa kwendawo yokulala enqanaweni. (3) Isithuba phakathi kweblorho ezimbini apho ilala khona inqanawe.