burtoning

burtoning
\\ˈbərt(ə)niŋ\ noun (-s)
Etymology: burton (I) + -ing
: a system of handling a ship's cargo by means of a sling rigging between two derricks or masts

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  • burtoning — bur·ton·ing …   English syllables

  • ship — shipless, adj. shiplessly, adv. /ship/, n., v., shipped, shipping. n. 1. a vessel, esp. a large oceangoing one propelled by sails or engines. 2. Naut. a. a sailing vessel square rigged on all of three or more masts, having jibs, staysails, and a… …   Universalium

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