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Definition of Girtlines
1. girtline [n] - See also: girtline
Lexicographical Neighbors of Girtlines
Literary usage of Girtlines
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)
"If rope is not used on purpose for girtlines, the studding-sail halliards will
... Overhaul down the whips, and bend them round the girtlines with a bowline ..."
2. Text-book of Seamanship: The Equipping and Handling of Vessels Under Sail Or by Stephen Bleecker Luce, United States Naval Academy (1898)
"309. stout strap around the after-part (to which a guy is also attached, leading
aft), and secure the standing parts of the tackle and girtlines to the ..."
3. Rudimentary Treatise on Masting, Mast-making, and Rigging of Ships: Also by Robert Kipping (1854)
"The top is hoisted on board by the girtlines, and placed up against the aft-side
... The girtlines being on each side of the mast-head are then overhauled ..."
4. Text-book of Seamanship: The Equipping and Handling of Vessels Under Sail Or by Stephen Bleecker Luce (1884)
"Then lower the halves down and secure them ; sway up the upper cross-trees and
bolt and confine the whole with iron bands. Fig. 309. tackle and girtlines to ..."
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