futtock

Noun

Meaning

One of the crooked timbers which are scarfed together to form the lower part of the compound rib of a vessel; one of the crooked transverse timbers passing across and over the keel.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

buzzard companion parts puttock knee joint sharp bend elbow pipe bipolar knee lengthening piece spherical joint

Phrases with the word

futtock plank futtock rider futtock staff futtock timber ground futtock futtock band

Examples

Between each futtock the planks were lapped in normal clinker style and fastened with six iron rivets per plank. Source: Internet

The lower part of the side stay consisted of ropes looped under the end of a knee of upper futtock which had a hole underneath. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Futsing Futsing wolf snake futter futtock band futtock head futtock hole