noun(n.) A lump or loop formed in a thread, cord, rope. etc., as at the end, by tying or interweaving it upon itself. noun(n.) An ornamental tie, as of a ribbon. noun(n.) A bond of union; a connection; a tie. noun(n.) Something not easily solved; an intricacy; a diffi...
A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays. neckplate noun (n.) See Gorget, 1 and 2. necktie noun (n.) A scarf, band, or kerchief of silk, etc., passing around the neck or collar and tied in front; a bow of silk, etc., fastened in...
Darker stains even out these color variations, while knots and burls still show through in the finished wood. Hickory is a popular choice for those who like a robust wood look and blends in well with a variety of design styles. HIGHLIGHT TECHNIQUE A finishing technique where glaze is applied...
To bring to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights; to weigh in a balance. noun (n.) To support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling; as, to balance a plate on the end of a cane; to balance one's self on a tight rope. noun (n.) To ...
The act of cutting away the knots of trees. abolition noun (n.) The act of abolishing, or the state of being abolished; an annulling; abrogation; utter destruction; as, the abolition of slavery or the slave trade; the abolition of laws, decrees, ordinances, customs, taxes, debts, etc....
To find, as the result of calculation or computation; to ascertain by enumeration; to find the number or amount of, by reckoning, weighing, measurement, and the like; as, he made the distance of; to travel over; as, the ship makes ten knots an hour; he made the distance in one day...
noun(n.) A grommet or ring of rope lashed to a spar for convenience in handling. verb(v. t.) To deck with a garland. garmentedadjective(p. a.) Having on a garment; attired; enveloped, as with a garment. garretedadjective(a.) Protected by turrets. ...
noun(n.) A slender rod or wire used in knitting; a knitting needle; also, a hooked instrument which carries the thread or twine, and by means of which knots or loops are formed in the process of netting, knitting, or crocheting. ...
The course of a rope from end to end. noun (n.) The width of port opening which is uncovered by the valve, for the admission or release of steam, at the instant when the piston is at end of its stroke. noun (n.) the distance of haul, as from a cutting to an embankment. noun...