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Meaning of futtock | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈfʌtək

Definitions

Any of the curved rib-like timbers that form the frame of a wooden ship.

Equivalents

Bosanski Braco radio radio
Dansk ribben
Deutsch Auflanger Rippe Sitzer Spant Speiche
Español arco costilla genol jenol ligazón nervio peinazo radio
Suomi kaari
Français allongé côté genou membrure ogive rayon
Gaeilge meáneasna runga
Hrvatski Braco radio radio
Italiano centina forcameli razza slongatori stamenale staminale
Kurdî rib
Nederlands oplangor rib zitzer
Polski zebro
Português aleta baliza braço
Русский спица стойка шпанго́ут
Српски Braco radio radio

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

futtock plate futtock shroud Futtsu Futuna Futunan Futunian

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