Futtock plate

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA 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.

Synonyms

futtock shroud puttocks chainplate foretackle tafferel gunter rig topmast deckplate term foretopsail tack perch plate

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