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Definition of Catharping
1. n. One of the short ropes or iron cramps used to brace in the shrouds toward the masts so a to give freer sweep to the yards.
Definition of Catharping
1. Noun. (nautical) any of the short ropes under the tops at the lower end of the futtock shrouds of a square-rigged vessel used to secure other ropes in place ¹
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