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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Lexicographical Neighbors of Catharping

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catfisher
catfisherman
catfishermen
catfishers
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catflap
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catfood
catgirl
catgirls
catgut
catguts
catharpin
catharping (current term)
catharpings
catharpins
catharses
catharsis
cathartic
cathartical
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cathartid
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cathead

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