Futtock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfʌtək/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Futtock is a noun meaning (nautical) Any of the curved rib-like timbers that form the frame of a wooden ship.
Meaning
(nautical) Any of the curved rib-like timbers that form the frame of a wooden ship.
Example Sentences
The timbers (called also frames, or floors, first, second and third futtocks, where the lengths of the frames are in two, three, or more pieces) will be "double," that is, two timbers will be placed close together, or nearly close together, and act as one frame.
Word Forms
- futtocks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shrouds, foothook, fiddley, forefoot, fust, furring.
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