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futtock plate

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A plate (usually metal) attached horizontally near the top of the lower mast of a square rigged ship in order to secure the topmast. Rigging runs both upwards (topmast rigging) and downwards (futtock shrouds) to maintain stability.

Equivalents

DeutschPüttingsplatte
Italianoriggia

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

futtock shroud Futtsu Futuna Futunan Futunian Futura

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