Futtock Shrouds
Shrouds underneath the top (see) from the mast to the top rim, or edge.
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Futtock Shrouds:
Short shrouds which give support to the top of a lower mast.
Futzing:
To waste time or effort on frivolities.
Catharpings - In square-rigged vessels, short lines at the lower end of the futtock shrouds used to bring in the shrouds tighter to give room to brace the yards at a sharper angle when sailing close hauled.
5 I Fore futtock shrouds
52 Main futtock shrouds.
53 Mizen futtock shrouds,
54 Futtock staves.
55 Bobstay coIIars.
56 Fore-stay coIIars.
57 Jib-boom horses.
58 Fore and main runners and tackles.
59 Mizen-burtons.
60 Ensign-staff and haIIiards.
lubber's hole - The opening in the top of a square rigged vessel, by which seamen get into the top instead of by the futtock shrouds.
On large sailing ships, however, particularly square-riggers, the shrouds end at the projections (called tops or crosstrees) and their loads are carried into the mast slightly further down by futtock shrouds.
 See also: Shroud, Shrouds, Stand, Top, Standing
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