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Definition of Euphroe
1. n. A block or long slat of wood, perforated for the passage of the crowfoot, or cords by which an awning is held up.
Definition of Euphroe
1. Noun. (nautical) A long wooden slat, with holes for cords, that holds up an awning. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Euphroe
1. a device used to adjust a shipboard awning [n -S]
Medical Definition of Euphroe
1. A block or long slat of wood, perforated for the passage of the crowfoot, or cords by which an awning is held up. Alternative forms: uphroe and uvrou. Origin: Etymol. Uncertain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Euphroe
Literary usage of Euphroe
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Kedge-anchor; Or, Young Sailors' Assistant: Or, Young Sailors' Assistant by William N. Brady (1864)
"A euphroe Is a long piece of wood, having a number of holes, through which the
legs of the crowfoot is rove,—a score is cut round it to admit of a strap. ..."
2. Yachts, Boats and Canoes by C. Stansfeld-Hicks (1887)
"Yac/lis, Boats, and Canoes, hauled on. The euphroe is an important feature in
the rigging of model yachts. It is the same in principle, though perhaps not ..."
3. Naval Hygiene by James Duncan Gatewood (1909)
"Then by use of crow foot halliards the euphroe is hauled up and thus the remaining
slack of the head- roping taken up. The awning or roof of the tent is ..."
4. Author's & Printer's Dictionary: A Guide for Authors by Frederick Howard Collins (1912)
"... euphroe*. upper case (typ.), the case containing caps., s.caps., reference
marks, and accents; abbr. uc upstairs (one word). up-to-date, adj. ..."
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