futtock shroud

fut·tock shroud

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Definitions of futtock shroud words

noun futtock shroud any of several metal rods secured at their lower ends to a futtock band and at their upper ends to a futtock plate, connecting the lower mast to the topmast rigging. 1
noun futtock shroud any of several metal rods serving as a brace between the futtock plate on a lower mast and the topmast 0
noun futtock shroud one of the short iron rods extending from a futtock plate to a band around the lower mast to brace the topmast where it joins the lower mast 0
noun futtock shroud (nautical) Any of a set of ropes, wires or chains that brace the futtock plate from a band on the lower mast. 0

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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