Topping lift — The topping lift (more rarely known as an uphaul) is a line which is part of the rigging on a sailboat; it applies upward force on a spar or boom. The most common topping lift on a modern sailboat is attached to the boom. Topping lifts are also… … Wikipedia
topping lift — Naut. a line for raising and supporting a spar, as a yard or boom. Also called lift. [1735 45] * * * … Universalium
topping lift — /ˈtɒpɪŋ lɪft/ (say toping lift) noun a rope or wire used for lifting the end of a derrick or boom …
topping lift — noun : a strong tackle or rope running from the masthead and used to support, raise, or top the outer end of a boom or a yard see ship illustration … Useful english dictionary
Topping — Top ping, n. 1. The act of one who tops; the act of cutting off the top. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) The act of raising one extremity of a spar higher than the other. [1913 Webster] 3. pl. That which comes from hemp in the process of hatcheling.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lift — liftable, adj. lifter, n. /lift/, v.t. 1. to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist. 2. to raise or direct upward: He lifted his arm in a gesture of farewell; to lift one s head. 3. to remove … Universalium
lift bolt — Naut. an eyebolt, as on a yardarm, to which a topping lift is secured. * * * … Universalium
lift bolt — Naut. an eyebolt, as on a yardarm, to which a topping lift is secured … Useful english dictionary
Spinnaker — For other uses, see Spinnaker (disambiguation). Bear of Britain, a Farr 52 with masthead spinnaker in front of Calshot Spit A spinnaker is a special type of sail that is designed specifically for sailing off the wind from a reaching course to a… … Wikipedia
Junk Rig — The Junk rig, also known as the Chinese lugsail and Sampan rig, is a type of sail rig in which rigid members, called battens, span the full width of the sail and extend the sail forward of the mast. [Hasler MacLeod, Practical Junk Rig , Tiller… … Wikipedia
