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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Naut.) One of the short ropes or iron cramps used to brace in the shrouds toward the masts so a to give freer sweep to the yards.
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- noun nautical One of the short ropes or iron
cramps used to brace in theshrouds toward themasts so as to give freer sweep to theyards .
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chained_bear commented on the word cat-harping
Usage on cat-harpin, also futtock-shroud.
October 14, 2008
ruzuzu commented on the word cat-harping
That previous comment sums up at least half of why I love this site.
April 21, 2011
yarb commented on the word cat-harping
Pure joy.
April 21, 2011
hernesheir commented on the word cat-harping
He strummed the feline "with feeling", using a cat-hairpin as a plectrum.
December 28, 2012