futtock plate en · NOUN
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| futtock plates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
it riggia (Futtock plate) · de Püttingsplatte (Futtock plate)