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Definition of Euphroes
1. euphroe [n] - See also: euphroe
Lexicographical Neighbors of Euphroes
Literary usage of Euphroes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Seamanship: Comp. from Various Authorities, and Illustrated with Numerous by Stephen Bleecker Luce (1877)
"... euphroes for awnings, cleats or cavils for belaying large ropes, wooden belaying
pin (now seldom used), toggles, wooden thimbles, travellers, etc., etc. ..."
2. The Sailor's Handy Book and Yachtsman's Manual Adapted for the Use of the by Edward Francis Qualtrough (1881)
"... euphroes for awnings, chats, cavils, wooden rollers, chocks, toggles, travellers,
wooden-hanks, hoops, trucks, etc. ..."
3. Yachts, Boats and Canoes by C. Stansfeld-Hicks (1887)
"... these are fitted with euphroes, the end of the standing part made fast at the
bowsprit end and the fall hooked to an eye-bolt at the side of the vessel ..."
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