futtock plates

A form of futtock plate — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of futtock plate
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