Definition of shroud

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Shroud (n.) One of the two annular plates at the periphery of a water wheel, which form the sides of the buckets; a shroud plate..

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Chain :: Chain (n.) Iron links bolted to the side of a vessel to bold the dead-eyes connected with the shrouds; also, the channels..
Enshroud :: Enshroud (v. t.) To cover with, or as with, a shroud; to shroud..
Unshroud :: Unshroud (v. t.) To remove the shroud from; to uncover.
Wapp :: Wapp (n.) A rope with wall knots in it with which the shrouds are set taut.
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To hide or conceal in a thicket; to imbosk; to inclose, shelter, or shroud in a wood..
Black :: Black (a.) In a less literal sense: Enveloped or shrouded in darkness; very dark or gloomy; as, a black night; the heavens black with clouds..
Shroud :: Shroud (n.) A covered place used as a retreat or shelter, as a cave or den; also, a vault or crypt..
Shroud :: Shroud (v. t.) To lop. See Shrood.
Disenshrouded :: Disenshrouded (a.) Freed from a shroudlike covering; unveiled.
Shrouded :: Shrouded (a.) Provided with a shroud or shrouds.
Shroud :: Shroud (v. i.) To take shelter or harbor.
Backstay :: Backstay (n.) A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship, slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supporting the mast..
Shrouded :: Shrouded (imp. & p. p.) of Shrou.
Shroud :: Shroud (n.) The branching top of a tree; foliage.
Shrouding :: Shrouding (p. pr. & vb. n.) 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.
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..
Shroud :: Shroud (n.) That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment..
Shroud :: Shroud (n.) One of the two annular plates at the periphery of a water wheel, which form the sides of the buckets; a shroud plate..
Shroud :: Shroud (n.) Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet..
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