skirretts

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A form of skirrett — A metal spike to which is attached a small drum onto which is wound string or line. In use, the spike is pushed into the ground to anchor it, and then the line is pulled out as far as needed to mark a straight edge.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of skirrett
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skirretts. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skirretts

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“skirretts.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skirretts. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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