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Swiftfoot :: Swifter (v. t.) To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer..

Backstay :: Backstay (n.) A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship, slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supporting the mast..

Ratlins :: Ratlins (n. pl.) The small transverse ropes attached to the shrouds and forming the steps of a rope ladder.

Crosstrees :: Crosstrees (n. pl.) Pieces of timber at a masthead, to which are attached the upper shrouds. At the head of lower masts in large vessels, they support a semicircular platform called the top..

Shrouded :: Shrouded (imp. & p. p.) of Shrou.

Cat-harping :: Cat-harping (n.) 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.

Beshroud :: Beshroud (v. t.) To cover with, or as with, a shroud; to screen..

Shroud :: Shroud (n.) A covered place used as a retreat or shelter, as a cave or den; also, a vault or crypt..

Mizzen :: Mizzen (a.) Hindmost; nearest the stern; as, the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc..

Black :: Black (a.) In a less literal sense: Enveloped or shrouded in darkness; very dark or gloomy; as, a black night; the heavens black with clouds..

Shrouding :: Shrouding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shrou.

Chain :: Chain (n.) Iron links bolted to the side of a vessel to bold the dead-eyes connected with the shrouds; also, the channels..

Shroud :: Shroud (v. t.) To lop. See Shrood.

Channel :: Channel (n.) Flat ledges of heavy plank bolted edgewise to the outside of a vessel, to increase the spread of the shrouds and carry them clear of the bulwarks..

Collar :: Collar (n.) An eye formed in the bight or bend of a shroud or stay to go over the masthead; also, a rope to which certain parts of rigging, as dead-eyes, are secured..

Shrouded :: Shrouded (a.) Provided with a shroud or shrouds.

Dead-eye :: Dead-eye (n.) A round, flattish, wooden block, encircled by a rope, or an iron band, and pierced with three holes to receive the lanyard; -- used to extend the shrouds and stays, and for other purposes. Called also deadman's eye..

Unshroud :: Unshroud (v. t.) To remove the shroud from; to uncover.

Shroud :: Shroud (n.) One of the two annular plates at the periphery of a water wheel, which form the sides of the buckets; a shroud plate..

Shroud :: Shroud (n.) That which covers or shelters like a shroud.

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