Usually means: Device allowing horizontal sail movement.
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▸ noun:  (nautical) A sliding loop of rope or metal, around the mast of a ship, to which a yard or gaff is fitted.

Similar:
parral, Gunter, yard-rope, garland, sling, yardrope, spanker, brace, ropeband, clew-garnet, more...

Opposite:
unfurl, release, let go, untie

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Similar:
parral, Gunter, yard-rope, garland, sling, yardrope, spanker, brace, ropeband, clew-garnet, more...

Opposite:
unfurl, release, let go, untie



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