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futtock plate

American  

noun

Nautical.

  1. a metal plate placed perpendicular to the top of a ship's lower mast to hold the futtock shrouds.

futtock plate British  

noun

  1. nautical a horizontal metal disc fixed at the top of a lower mast for holding the futtock shrouds

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