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Definition of Fid
1. n. A square bar of wood or iron, used to support the topmast, being passed through a hole or mortise at its heel, and resting on the trestle trees.
Definition of Fid
1. a square bar used as a support for a topmast [n -S]
Medical Definition of Fid
1. 1. A square bar of wood or iron, used to support the topmast, being passed through a hole or mortise at its heel, and resting on the trestle trees. 2. A wooden or metal bar or pin, used to support or steady anything. 3. A pin of hard wood, tapering to a point, used to open the strands of a rope in splicing. There are hand fids and standing fids (which are larger than the others, and stand upon a flat base). An iron implement for this purpose is called a marline spike. 4. A block of wood used in mounting and dismounting heavy guns. Origin: Prov. E. Fid a small, thick lump. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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