For part of its orbit, Saturnâs rings are seen at their widest point, and Saturn has its familiar ringed planet appearance. But then as it continues on its orbit around the Sun, the angle of Saturnâs rings decreases until they disappear entirely from our point of view.
Flunky \Flunky\ (fl[u^][ng]k[y^]), n.; pl. Flunkies (fl[u^][ng]k[i^]z). [Prob. fr. or akin to flank.] [Written also flunkey.] 1. A contemptuous name for a liveried servant or a footman. [1913 Webster] 2. One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob. [1913 Webster] 3.
A fluyt, fluit, or flute (Dutch pronunciation: ) [N 1] is a Dutch type of sailing vessel originally designed as a dedicated cargo vessel. Originating from the Netherlands in the 16th century, the vessel was designed to facilitate transoceanic delivery with the maximum of space and crew efficiency. The inexpensive ship â which could be built in large numbers [1] â usually carried 12 to 15 cannons, but was still a somewhat easy target for pirates.