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Webster 1913 Edition


Footrope

Foot′ropeˊ

,
Noun.
(Aut.)
(a)
The rope rigged below a yard, upon which men stand when reefing or furling; – formerly called a
horse
.
(b)
That part of the boltrope to which the lower edge of a sail is sewed.

Webster 1828 Edition


Footrope

FOOT'ROPE

,
Noun.
The lower boltrope, to which the lower edge of a sail is sewed. Also, a horse or rope to support men when reefing, &c.

Definition 2024


footrope

footrope

English

Noun

footrope (plural footropes)

  1. (nautical) a rope attached to the lower part of a sail
  2. (nautical) a rope attached to a yard that sailors stood on to stabilize it when furling or reefing

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