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Definition: | (noun) A small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing. |
Synonyms: | napkin |
Usage: | He sat down and tucked his serviette into his waistcoat, raised his glass, and suddenly set it down again. |
![]() ![]() Karl Benz Unveils His Patent Motorwagen (1886)Six months after applying for a patent for a three-wheeled horseless carriage driven by an internal combustion engine, Benz staged a public demonstration of the contraption in Mannheim, Germany. Widely regarded as the first automobile, the Benz Patent Motorwagen resembled a park bench on a giant tricycle and had a steering handle instead of the now-familiar wheel. It was only used for short jaunts until 1888, when Benz's wife took it for its first long-distance road trip. What was its top speed? More... Discuss |