Futtock
[fuht-uh k] /ˈfʌt ək/
noun, Nautical.
1.
any of a number of timbers forming the lower, more curved portion of the frame in a wooden hull.
/ˈfʌtək/
noun
1.
(nautical) one of the ribs in the frame of a wooden vessel
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noun, Nautical. 1. a metal band around a lower mast somewhat below the top, for holding the lower ends of a futtock shroud.
- Futtock-plate
noun, Nautical. 1. a metal plate placed perpendicular to the top of a ship’s lower mast to hold the futtock shrouds. noun 1. (nautical) a horizontal metal disc fixed at the top of a lower mast for holding the futtock shrouds
- Futtock-shroud
noun, Nautical. 1. 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. noun 1. (nautical) any of several metal rods serving as a brace between the futtock plate on a lower mast and […]
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