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Definition of Puttock
1. n. The European kite.
2. n. See Futtock.
Definition of Puttock
1. Noun. (context: now UK regional) Any of several birds of prey including the red kite, buzzard or marsh harrier ¹
2. Noun. (nautical) The futtock ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Puttock
1. a buzzard [n -S] - See also: buzzard
Lexicographical Neighbors of Puttock
Literary usage of Puttock
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Rudimentary Treatise on Masting, Mast-making, and Rigging of Ships: Also by Robert Kipping (1854)
"Built Masts.—Single-tree Masts, Converting and Lining.— The Hounds Pieces.—Mast-head
with Oak Cheeks.—The Fittings of the Mast-head and puttock Shrouds. ..."
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