Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

charlie noble

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.03 in modern English

Syllables: char-lie no-ble
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A funnel for discharging smoke from the galley.

Slang

Example Sentences

"One of the last customs that passed from the decks of the modern navy was the “shooting of Charlie Noble.” The chimney or galley-stack of the ship's kitchen was dignified by the name of Charlie Noble, and when the galley-stack became clogged with soot the ship's cook fired a blank cartridge up it, loosening the soot."
"Charlie Nobles should be fitted with cowls which will automatically turn to leeward and thereby force the draught. A Charlie Noble should be demountable and the hole through the cabin roof should be covered by a strong, tight-fitting lid."

Etymology

Uncertain; said to allude to an officer or captain of this name who insisted on having the funnel polished.

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

Charlie Nobles (plural) Charley Noble (alternative)

Questions

What does charlie noble mean?: A funnel for discharging smoke from the galley.
Where does charlie noble come from?: Uncertain; said to allude to an officer or captain of this name who insisted on having the funnel polished.

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