Arminkshipper's definitions

April 16 2014

The most significant event on April 16, 2014, was the sinking of the ferry MV Sewol in South Korea. The ferry was en route from Incheon to Jeju when it sent a distress signal. Tragically, out of 476 passengers and crew, 304 died, including many high school students on a field trip. The disaster exposed safety issues and a slow response by authorities, leading to national grief and outrage in South Korea.

On April 16 2014, the Sewol Ferry sank, may the victims rest in peace 🎗️

by Arminkshipper July 6, 2024

eye

a loop at the end of a rope, especially one at the top end of a shroud or stay.

"The sailor carefully secured the eye of the shroud to the mast using a strong knot."

by Arminkshipper December 31, 2024

poisonous

(of a substance) reduce the activity of (a catalyst).

"The acid in the soil was poisonous to the plants, as it deactivated the enzymes responsible for their growth."

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025

Mire

a wetland area or ecosystem based on peat.

The surface of the wetland quickly became a mire as the group bulldozed through the swampy piece of ground, the feet getting more and more stuck at each step.

by Arminkshipper May 12, 2025

Jump

leap over (an impediment or barrier).

His horse jumped strongly, winning by five lengths.

by Arminkshipper June 11, 2024

groovy

fashionable and exciting.

"sporting a groovy new haircut"

by Arminkshipper October 14, 2024

bloody hell

used to express anger, annoyance, or shock. You most likely got this word from Harry Potter (don't worry, I did too)

"bloody hell!—what was that?"

by Arminkshipper May 3, 2025