Associations to the word «Fid»

Wiktionary

FID, noun. (nautical) A pointed tool without any sharp edges, used in weaving or knotwork to tighten and form up weaves or complex knots; used in sailing ships to open the strands of a rope before splicing. Compare marlinespike.
FID, noun. (nautical) A square bar of wood or iron, with a shoulder at one end, to support the weight of the topmast (on a ship).
FID, noun. A plug of oakum for the vent of a gun.
FID, noun. A small thick piece of anything.
FID, noun. A wooden or metal bar or pin, used to support or steady anything.
FID, noun. A naval euphemism for "penis", derived from the similarity of each of the above to the male reproductive organ.
FID, verb. To support a topmast using a fid.

Wise words

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