Cat-harping
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cat-harping is a noun meaning (nautical) One of the short ropes or iron cramps used to brace in the shrouds toward the masts so as to give freer sweep to the yards.
Meaning
(nautical) One of the short ropes or iron cramps used to brace in the shrouds toward the masts so as to give freer sweep to the yards.
Word Forms
- cat-harpings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cat-harpin, harpagon, harpstring, harpe, harpoon, hawser.
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