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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a freight ship: conforming to the regulations concerning maximum permitted beam, length, and draft, allowing it to transit the locks on the Panama Canal. not-comparable

Etymology

Blend of Panama + -max.

Related phrases

New Panamaxover-Panamaxpost-Panamaxnew panamaxover panamaxpanama canalpost panamax

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