Sheepshank
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈʃiːpʃæŋk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sheepshank is a noun meaning (nautical) A type of knot which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack without cutting it.
Meaning
(nautical) A type of knot which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack without cutting it.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To shorten (a rope) using a sheepshank knot.
Word Forms
- sheepshanks
- sheepshanking
- sheepshanked
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dogshank, catshank, shank-painter, sheephook, shank, point.
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