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The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem.

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  1. n. pl. The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem.
  2. The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem. [Written also harpins.] Totten.
  3. The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of avessel, and are fastened to the stem. [Written also harpins.] Totten.
  4. n. pl. The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem.