- jaw rope
- noun
: a rope holding the jaws of a gaff to the mast : parrel
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Jaw rope — Jaw Jaw (j[add]), n. [A modification of chaw, formed under the influence of F. joue the cheek. See {Chaw}, {Chew}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Anat.) (a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. (b) Hence, also, the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Jaw — (j[add]), n. [A modification of chaw, formed under the influence of F. joue the cheek. See {Chaw}, {Chew}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Anat.) (a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. (b) Hence, also, the bone… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Jaw bit — Jaw Jaw (j[add]), n. [A modification of chaw, formed under the influence of F. joue the cheek. See {Chaw}, {Chew}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Anat.) (a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. (b) Hence, also, the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Jaw breaker — Jaw Jaw (j[add]), n. [A modification of chaw, formed under the influence of F. joue the cheek. See {Chaw}, {Chew}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Anat.) (a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. (b) Hence, also, the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Jaw tooth — Jaw Jaw (j[add]), n. [A modification of chaw, formed under the influence of F. joue the cheek. See {Chaw}, {Chew}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Anat.) (a) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth. (b) Hence, also, the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jawrope — /jaw rohp /, n. Naut. a rope tied across the jaw of a gaff to hold it to the mast. [1825 35; JAW1 + ROPE] * * * … Universalium
jawrope — /jaw rohp /, n. Naut. a rope tied across the jaw of a gaff to hold it to the mast. [1825 35; JAW1 + ROPE] … Useful english dictionary
Jomon — /jaw mawn/, adj. of or pertaining to the period of Japanese culture, c8000 300 B.C., corresponding to Mesolithic or early Neolithic, characterized by sunken pit dwellings and heavy handmade pottery formed with a rope pattern of clay coils. [ … Universalium
Bitless bridle — This article is about generally about a wide range of horse headgear without bits. For bridles with bits, see Bridle. For traditional bitless headgear, see Hackamore. A cross under bitless bridle A bitless bridle is a general term describing a… … Wikipedia
Halter — A halter, headcollar, or, less often, headstall, is headgear that is used to lead or tie up an animal; it fits behind the ears (behind the poll), and around the muzzle. To handle the animal, a leadline of strap or rope is attached to the halter… … Wikipedia
