main-truck
main-truck · main-trucks
On a wooden mast, a circular disc of wood near or at the top of the mast, usually with…On a wooden mast, a circular disc (or sometimes a rectangle) of wood near or at the top of the mast, usually with holes or sheaves to reeve signal halyards; also a temporary or emergency place for a lookout.
Meaning
1 sensesOn a wooden mast, a circular disc (or sometimes a rectangle) of wood near or at the top of the mast, usually with holes or sheaves to reeve signal halyards; also a temporary or emergency place for a lookout.
Origin
"Main" refers to the mainmast, whereas a truck on another mast may be called (on the mizze"Main" refers to the mainmast, whereas a truck on another mast may be called (on the mizzenmast, for example) "mizzen-truck".
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Forms
plural: main-trucks| Singular | main-truck |
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