futtock shroud

futtock shroud

n. Nautical

One of the iron rods extending from a band on the lower mast to the futtock plates, used to counterbalance the pull of the topmast shrouds.

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futtock shroud

n

(Nautical Terms) nautical any of several metal rods serving as a brace between the futtock plate on a lower mast and the topmast

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futtock shroud - shroud that is part of a ship's rigging mainsheet, weather sheet, shroud, tack, sheet - (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

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