crane-line
crane-line · crane-lines
A line running from the spritsail topmast of a sailing ship to the middle of the…A line running from the spritsail topmast of a sailing ship to the middle of the forestay in order to steady the mast.
Meaning
2 sensesA line running from the spritsail topmast of a sailing ship to the middle of the forestay in order to steady the mast.
A small line joining the backstay of a sailing ship, or a small line used to prevent the lee backstays from chafing against the yards.
Forms
plural: crane-lines| Singular | crane-line |
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