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moonraker

American  
[moon-rey-ker] / ˈmunˌreɪ kər /

noun

  1. Also called moonsailNautical. a light square sail set above a skysail.

  2. a simpleton.


moonraker British  
/ ˈmuːnˌreɪkə /

noun

  1. nautical a small square sail set above a skysail

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Etymology

Origin of moonraker

First recorded in 1780–90; moon + raker 1

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

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