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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.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. One of the short ropes or iron cramps used to brace in theshrouds toward the masts so a to give freer sweep to the yards.