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1. Nautical one of a pattern of ropes or cables used to stay a mast 2. any of a set of lines running from the canopy of a parachute to the harness shroud [shrau̇d] (engineering) A protective covering, usually of metal plate or sheet. (horology) The ends of lantern clock pinions that hold the pins. (naval architecture) A principal member of the standing rigging consisting of hemp or wire ropes which extend from or near a masthead to a vessel's side or to the rim of the top of the mast to afford lateral support for the mast. shroud A place under ground, as a crypt of a church. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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