470

English

Etymology

So named because it is 470 centimetres long

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌfɔːˈsɛvɨnti/

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• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌfɔɹˈsɛvənti/

Noun

470 (plural 470s)

1. A monohull dinghy, 4.7 metres in length, with two sails, designed for two people