Definition of trestletree

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Trestletree (n.) One of two strong bars of timber, fixed horizontally on the opposite sides of the masthead, to support the crosstrees and the frame of the top; -- generally used in the plural..

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Trestletree :: Trestletree (n.) One of two strong bars of timber, fixed horizontally on the opposite sides of the masthead, to support the crosstrees and the frame of the top; -- generally used in the plural..
Bibbs :: Bibbs (n. pl.) Pieces of timber bolted to certain parts of a mast to support the trestletrees.
Hound :: Hound (n.) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on..
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A cushioned or a piece of soft wood covered with tarred canvas, placed on the trestletrees and against the mast, for the collars of the shrouds to rest on, to prevent chafing..
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