futtock plate

futtock plate

n. Nautical

One of the iron fittings attached to the side edges of a top to secure the lower ends of the topmast shrouds and the upper ends of the futtock shrouds.

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futtock plate

n

(Nautical Terms) nautical a horizontal metal disc fixed at the top of a lower mast for holding the futtock shrouds

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