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Overloop :: Overloop (n.) See Orlop.

Close-fights :: Close-fights (n. pl.) Barriers with loopholes, formerly erected on the deck of a vessel to shelter the men in a close engagement with an enemy's boarders; -- called also close quarters..

Parbuckle :: Parbuckle (n.) A kind of purchase for hoisting or lowering a cylindrical burden, as a cask. The middle of a long rope is made fast aloft, and both parts are looped around the object, which rests in the loops, and rolls in them as the ends are hauled up or payed out..

Pungy :: Pungy (n.) A small sloop or shallop, or a large boat with sails..

Frigatoon :: Frigatoon (n.) A Venetian vessel, with a square stern, having only a mainmast, jigger mast, and bowsprit; also a sloop of war ship-rigged..

Saloop :: Saloop (n.) An aromatic drink prepared from sassafras bark and other ingredients, at one time much used in London..

Shifter :: Shifter (n.) A wire for changing a loop from one needle to another, as in narrowing, etc..

Smack :: Smack (n.) A small sailing vessel, commonly rigged as a sloop, used chiefly in the coasting and fishing trade..

Stockade :: Stockade (v. t.) A line of stout posts or timbers set firmly in the earth in contact with each other (and usually with loopholes) to form a barrier, or defensive fortification..

Bowknot :: Bowknot (n.) A knot in which a portion of the string is drawn through in the form of a loop or bow, so as to be readily untied..

Latching :: Latching (n.) A loop or eye formed on the head rope of a bonnet, by which it is attached to the foot of a sail; -- called also latch and lasket..

Looped :: Looped (imp. & p. p.) of Loo.

Noose :: Noose (n.) A running knot, or loop, which binds the closer the more it is drawn..

Strap :: Strap (n.) A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine..

Chainwork :: Chainwork (n.) Work looped or linked after the manner of a chain; chain stitch work.

Sinker :: Sinker (n.) In knitting machines, one of the thin plates, blades, or other devices, that depress the loops upon or between the needles..

Looping :: Looping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Loo.

Loop :: Loop (n.) A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rope, etc., through which another thread, cord, etc., can be passed, or which a hook can be hooked into; an eye, as of metal; a staple; a noose; a bight..

Looped :: Looped (a.) Full of holes.

Lug :: Lug (n.) The leather loop or ear by which a shaft is held up.

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