- 1. n. A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while men are turning it. Source: opted
- 2. n. A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides. Source: opted
- 3. n. The forward shroud of a lower mast. Source: opted
- 4. v. t. To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer. Source: opted
- 5. (a) A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while men are turning it. (b) A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides. (c) The forward shroud of a lower mast. To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer. Source: webster
- 6. To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the oppositeshrouds nearer. Source: adambom
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