- futtock hoop
- noun
or futtock band
: an iron band located near the top of a lower mast and to which the futtock shrouds are secured
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
futtock hoop
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futtock band — noun see futtock hoop * * * Naut. a metal band around a lower mast somewhat below the top, for holding the lower ends of a futtock shroud. Also called futtock hoop, futtock wye /wuy/, spider band … Useful english dictionary
futtock shroud — noun shroud that is part of a ship s rigging • Hypernyms: ↑sheet, ↑tack, ↑mainsheet, ↑weather sheet, ↑shroud * * * noun : a short iron rod leading from the futtock hoop to the futtock plate and connecting the topmast rigging with the lower mast… … Useful english dictionary
futtock band — Naut. a metal band around a lower mast somewhat below the top, for holding the lower ends of a futtock shroud. Also called futtock hoop, futtock wye /wuy/, spider band. * * * … Universalium
futtock band — /ˈfʌtək bænd/ (say futuhk band) noun an iron band fitted round the lower mast, abreast of the lower yard, to which the truss of the yard is anchored. It also serves to secure the lower ends of the futtock shrouds. Also, futtock hoop …
spider-hoop — /ˈspaɪdə hup/ (say spuyduh hoohp) noun the hoop going round the mast of a sailing boat to secure the shackles to which the futtock shrouds are attached. Also, spider band …
spider band — noun also spider hoop 1. : a metal band around a ship s mast having sockets for belaying pins 2. : a metal band around a ship s mast having eyebolts to which the lower ends of the futtock shrouds are secured * * * Naut. See futtock band … Useful english dictionary
