moonraker
Americannoun
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Also called moonsail. Nautical. a light square sail set above a skysail.
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a simpleton.
noun
Etymology
Origin of moonraker
Example Sentences
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I don’t want to go too deep into the plot, which involves a supersonic weapon, stolen software, assassins on motorcycles and a common ticking-clock device, but it’s closer to “Moonraker,” say, than “Slow Horses.”
From Los Angeles Times
On Moonraker—a street name I recognize from my route to the post office.
From Literature
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In addition to showing off the designer dentures, Ye shared a screenshot of a Google search for “james bond jaws,” a metal-mouthed villain portrayed by actor Richard Kiel in films “The Spy Who Loved Me” and “Moonraker.”
From Los Angeles Times
The show unfolds in locations famous to the 007 franchise including the Scottish Highlands and Jamaica — as well as Venice, where, perhaps, audiences will watch as contestants navigate the city by gondola and Vespa as 007 did in “Moonraker” and “Casino Royale.”
From Los Angeles Times
You can take in the view across the channel while sampling Japanese whiskey, sushi and treats like Tokyo fried chicken at the hotel’s rooftop bar and lounge, Moonraker.
From New York Times
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