挺

挺

"挺" means "stick," "arise," or is used as a counter for long, thin objects.

The term "挺" here refers to a type of vessel or ship, indicating a single unit of it.

彼は一本の挺を操縦している。

He is piloting a single ship.

In this context, "挺" refers to multiple ships as part of a fleet.

彼女は全挺の責任を任されている。

She is entrusted with the responsibility of the entire fleet.

Here, "挺" is used to indicate a single unit of an object, in this case, a grappling hook.

彼は一挺の鉤縄を使って壁を登った。

He used a single grappling hook to climb the wall.