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Typical jacket worn by dockers.
In the old days discharging and loading of cargo was done by the ship's equipment, the small steam winch driving the ship's crane is called a donkey, that's were the name of the jacket "donkey jacket" comes from.
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∙ 9y agoThe (technically) correct term for the animal is "ass"; it is referred to as "donkey" for two reasons: to make the animal's name child-friendly, and to differentiate between wild and domestic creatures.
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∙ 15y agoDonkey can mean something small - a donkey engine, for example - and a donkey jacket is a short coat. It might be from that.
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What is the plural word for donkey?
The plural of donkey is "donkeys". The collective noun is a "drove".
How many bones are in a donkey?
donkeys have 34! teeth!!!!!!!!!!!!! donkeys have 34! teeth!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is the singular of donkey?
Donkey is already singular. The plural is donkeys.
What is the plural of donkey?
donkeys
What scripturetalks about donkeys?
The Bible does not specifically mention any donkeys by name. However, there are several stories in which donkeys play a prominent role, such as the old testament story of Balaam and his Donkey.
What is the plural word for donkey?
The plural of donkey is "donkeys". The collective noun is a "drove".
Donkey house name?
The name of a donkey house is usually a "donkey shed." It can be called "donkey house," as well. Donkeys can also be kept in corrals.
What is the name of a donkey house?
These is no special name for a donkey house. Perhaps a stable where horses, mules and donkeys could be found.
How many bones are in a donkey?
donkeys have 34! teeth!!!!!!!!!!!!! donkeys have 34! teeth!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What is the plural possessive of donkeys?
The possessive plural of donkey is donkeys' whilst the singular possessive is donkey's.
What is the name of a male mule or donkey?
Male mules or donkeys are known as Jacks.
What is the singular of donkey?
Donkey is already singular. The plural is donkeys.
What is the plural of donkey?
donkeys
What animal are Democrats?
The Democrats are represented by Donkeys and The Republicans are represented by Elephants
What type of animal brays?
Donkey, mule.
What scripturetalks about donkeys?
The Bible does not specifically mention any donkeys by name. However, there are several stories in which donkeys play a prominent role, such as the old testament story of Balaam and his Donkey.
What is more then 1 donkey called?
The plural of donkey is donkeys.
