skirrett

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A metal spike to which is attached a small drum onto which is wound string or line. In use, the spike is pushed into the ground to anchor it, and then the line is pulled out as far as needed to mark a straight edge.
  2. Alternative form of skirret.

Word forms

skirrett skirretts
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