futtock

[ fuht-uhk ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. any of a number of timbers forming the lower, more curved portion of the frame in a wooden hull.

futtock

/ ˈfʌtək /

noun

1. nautical one of the ribs in the frame of a wooden vessel

Word History and Origins

Origin of futtock¹

First recorded in 1605–15; perhaps alteration of foothook

Word History and Origins

Origin of futtock¹

C13: perhaps variant of foothook

Example Sentences

A few of us were compelled to go as high as the futtock-shrouds to secure the sails, but higher it was impossible to get.

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The latter must not be abandoned, and are without masts, for only their futtock-timbers can be of use.

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They are variously termed, as lower futtock-riders and middle futtock-riders.

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Timbers in the cant-bodies, extending from the dead-wood to the run of the second futtock-head.

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The hoop round a mast to secure the shackles to which the futtock-shrouds are attached.

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