English Explanatory Dictionary

futtock plate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plate (usually metal) attached horizontally near the top of the lower mast of a square rigged ship in order to secure the topmast. Rigging runs both upwards (topmast rigging) and downwards (futtock shrouds) to maintain stability.

Word forms

futtock plate futtock plates
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