Definitions for "Albatross "
A web-footed bird, of the genus Diomedea, of which there are several species. They are the largest of sea birds, capable of long-continued flight, and are often seen at great distances from the land. They are found chiefly in the southern hemisphere.
(also called a "double eagle") a score of 3 under (less than) par for a hole
"Double Eagle" was the former name for an Albatross. Albatross is a British term for a hole made in three strokes under par.
a lightweight, soft, plain weave fabric with a fleecy and somewhat napped texture; primarily used to make children's wear and sheer dresses or blouses
A lightweight, plain weave fabric traditionally of wool or wool blends with a napped, fleecy surface . So named because the texture resembles the breast of an albatross. Usually light in color- used in infant's wear , sleep wear.
a large seabird that spends much of its life wandering over the open ocean far from land.
Albatrosses, of the biological family Diomedeidae, are large seabirds allied to the procellariids, storm-petrels and diving-petrels in the order Procellariiformes (the tubenoses). They range widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific. They are absent from the North Atlantic, although fossil remains show they once occurred there too and occasional vagrants turn up.
The Albatross was an American sports car venture that was planned in 1939, but that never got off the ground. The plan had been to market an ultra-streamlined four-seat tourer body, built on a standard Mercury chassis, based on a European custom-made car owned by cartoonist Peter Arno. The proposed car was advertised in at least one periodical, but it is doubtful whether or not any cars were actually produced.
"Albatross" is a guitar-based instrumental by Fleetwood Mac, released as a single in 1969. The piece was composed by Peter Green.
a high-wing flying boat amphibian
The Albatross sketch is a Monty Python routine that was usually performed during their live shows. It first appeared in Monty Python's Flying Circus in episode 13, 'It's the Arts (or Intermission)'.
Albatross is an episode of Star Trek: The Animated Series.
Albatross (1968 - 1998) was a bay horse by Meadow Skipper out of Voodoo Hanover by Dancer Hanover. He was voted harness horse of the year in 1971 and 1972.
Albatross, originally named Alk, was a sailing ship (2m; L/B/D: 82.8' × 20.8' × 9.8' (25.2m × 6.3m × 3m); Tons: 93 grt. Hull: steel. Comp.: 19.
a manic golden gem-encrusted sword of brutal insanity
a Philly-made one
a sonic orgasm, a flurry of mechanical,
Popular American style juggling club manufactured by Henry's.
8410 shape. See: "swan".
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