Futtocks

Futtocks -- The timbers which join and butt above the floors, called first, second and third futtocks. Gammon iron -- An iron hoop fitted to the side of the stem, or on top of the stem, to receive and hold the bowsprit.

Futtocks - The timbers which abut above the floors called first, second, and third futtocks. This should properly be written foothooks. G Gaff - a free swinging spar attached to the top edge of a sailto which the head of a fore-and-aft sail is bent ...

A curved or vertical timber that when paired with a floor or additional futtocks makes the frame of a wooden ship. (back) G (to top) gaff ...

Figuratively it implies getting on with the job but in a steady, relaxed way, without undue urgency or strain. Furl - To roll or wrap a sail around the mast or spar to which it is attached. Futtocks - Pieces of timber that make up a large ...

Cross-Chocks Pieces of timber fayed across the dead-wood amidships, to make good the deficiency at the heels of the lower futtocks. Cross-Jack (Pronounced croj-jack.) The sail cross-jack yard, this is the lower crossed yard on the mizzen mast.

in order to bring their faces to the required shape or level, for attachment of sheathing, ceiling, floor, etc. FUTTOCKS The pieces of timber of which a frame in a wood ship is composed.

Futtock - A curved or vertical timber that when paired with a floor or additional futtocks makes the frame of a wooden ship. Futtock Shrouds - Short shrouds which give support to the top of a lower mast. Futzing - Meddling or fooling around.

See also: Gaff, Point, Mast, Rigging, Rope