hounds — Nautical. either of a pair of fore-and-aft members at the lower end of the head of a mast, for supporting the trestletrees, that support an upper mast at its heel. Compare cheek (def 12).
moves — to pass from one place or position to another.
needles — a small, slender, rodlike instrument, usually of polished steel, with a sharp point at one end and an eye or hole for thread at the other, for passing thread through cloth to make stitches in sewing.
prompts — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
whips — to beat with a strap, lash, rod, or the like, especially by way of punishment or chastisement; flog; thrash: Criminals used to be whipped for minor offenses.
worries — to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
sticks — a thrust with a pointed instrument; stab.
