Associations to the word «Futtock»

FUTTOCK, noun. (nautical) Any of the curved timbers that form the ribs of a ship.

FUTTOCK PLATE, noun. (nautical) A plate (usually metal) attached horizontally near the top of the lower mast of a square rigged ship in order to secure the topmast. Rigging runs both upwards (topmast rigging) and downwards (futtock shrouds) to maintain stability.

FUTTOCK SHROUD, noun. (nautical) Any of a set of ropes, wires or chains that brace the futtock plate from a band on the lower mast