futtock shroud

noun

, Nautical.

1. any of several metal rods secured at their lower ends to a futtock band and at their upper ends to a futtock plate, connecting the lower mast to the topmast rigging.

futtock shroud

noun

1. nautical any of several metal rods serving as a brace between the futtock plate on a lower mast and the topmast

Word History and Origins

Origin of futtock shroud¹

First recorded in 1830–40