thigh-board

noun

A board in the bow of a whaleboat used by the harpooner to brace the forward leg when throwing a harpoon.

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Meanings

nounthigh-board (plural thigh-boards)

plural thigh-boards

  1. A board in the bow of a whaleboat used by the harpooner to brace the forward leg when throwing a harpoon.

    George grabbed the harpoon with both hands, extended his arms above his head, braced himself against the thigh-board and hurled the harpoon away with all his strength.

    1961, Tom Mead, Killers of Eden, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, page 35
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Chicago

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