waling
[ wey-ling ]
nounEngineering, Building Trades.
Origin of waling
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How to use waling in a sentence
Come away, chap—come away, gentle chap—nae time to be picking and waling your steps.'
Red Gauntlet | Sir Walter ScottThe lower ends should be in a small trench and have a waling piece in front of them.
Manual of Military Training | James A. MossThe streak of foot-waling nearest the keelson, wrought over the lower ends of the first futtocks.
The Sailor's Word-Book | William Henry SmythIt acts like a waling, and is useful when the ground is treacherous, and provided it is level.
Scamping Tricks and Odd Knowledge | John NewmanThere must also be a waling piece or cap at or near the top, anchored back.
Manual of Military Training | James A. Moss
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