Definition of footrope

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Footrope (n.) That part of the boltrope to which the lower edge of a sail is sewed.

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Buntline :: Buntline (n.) One of the ropes toggled to the footrope of a sail, used to haul up to the yard the body of the sail when taking it in..
Horse :: Horse (n.) See Footrope, a..
Stirt :: Stirrup (v. i.) A rope secured to a yard, with a thimble in its lower end for supporting a footrope..
Footrope :: Footrope (n.) That part of the boltrope to which the lower edge of a sail is sewed.
Footrope :: Footrope (n.) The rope rigged below a yard, upon which men stand when reefing or furling; -- formerly called a horse..
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