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cat-harpin

American  
[kat-hahr-pin] / ˈkætˌhɑr pɪn /

noun

Nautical.
  1. any of a number of short ropes or rods for gathering in shrouds near their tops.


Etymology

Origin of cat-harpin

Variant of cat-harping; etymology uncertain

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