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marooning
UK
/məˈruːnɪŋ/
US
/məˈrunɪŋ/
maroonings
pl
Translations
The marooning of the sailors on the deserted island was a desperate measure.
Высадка моряков на необитаемом острове была отчаянной мерой.
Additional translations
Definitions
The marooning of the sailors on the deserted island was a desperate measure taken by the mutineers.
UK
/məˈruːnɪŋ/
US
/məˈrunɪŋ/
Used attributively as a present participle to modify nouns (e.g., "a marooning punishment").
Definitions
The crew feared the captain's marooning punishment.
marooning
Gerund
marooned
Past Simple
marooned
Past Participle
marooning
Gerund
Translations
The pirates decided to maroon the traitor on a deserted island.
Пираты решили высадить предателя на необитаемом острове.
Additional translations
Definitions
The mutineers decided to maroon the captain on a deserted island.
Definitions
The walls of the living room were painted a deep maroon.
The maroon was discovered by a passing ship after being stranded for months.
The maroons established a self-sufficient community in the mountains.
The coastguard fired a maroon to summon the volunteer lifeboat crew.
"What a maroon!" exclaimed the cartoon rabbit.
Definitions
She wore a maroon dress to the party, which complemented her complexion beautifully.