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Shrouding :: Shrouding (n.) The shrouds. See Shroud, n., 7..

Swifter :: Swifter (n.) The forward shroud of a lower mast.

Ratlins :: Ratlins (n. pl.) The small transverse ropes attached to the shrouds and forming the steps of a rope ladder.

Shroud :: Shroud (n.) Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet..

Scotchman :: Scotchman (n.) A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear.

Cerement :: Cerement (n.) Any shroud or wrapping for the dead.

Wapp :: Wapp (n.) A rope with wall knots in it with which the shrouds are set taut.

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A cushioned or a piece of soft wood covered with tarred canvas, placed on the trestletrees and against the mast, for the collars of the shrouds to rest on, to prevent chafing..

Strain :: Strain (a.) To draw with force; to extend with great effort; to stretch; as, to strain a rope; to strain the shrouds of a ship; to strain the cords of a musical instrument..

Channel :: Channel (n.) Flat ledges of heavy plank bolted edgewise to the outside of a vessel, to increase the spread of the shrouds and carry them clear of the bulwarks..

Shadow :: Shadow (n.) To protect; to shelter from danger; to shroud.

Shroudless :: Shroudless (a.) Without a shroud.

Swiftfoot :: Swifter (v. t.) To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer..

Shrouded :: Shrouded (imp. & p. p.) of Shrou.

Cat-harping :: Cat-harping (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.

Enshroud :: Enshroud (v. t.) To cover with, or as with, a shroud; to shroud..

Lanyard :: Lanyard (n.) A short piece of rope or line for fastening something in ships; as, the lanyards of the gun ports, of the buoy, and the like; esp., pieces passing through the dead-eyes, and used to extend shrouds, stays, etc..

Unshroud :: Unshroud (v. t.) To remove the shroud from; to uncover.

Shroudy :: Shroudy (a.) Affording shelter.

Dead-eye :: Dead-eye (n.) A round, flattish, wooden block, encircled by a rope, or an iron band, and pierced with three holes to receive the lanyard; -- used to extend the shrouds and stays, and for other purposes. Called also deadman's eye..

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