ropes+of+a+ship
51cast off something — cast off (something) to get rid of something. Shirts and ties were being cast off in favor of informal clothes for business. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of cast off (= to unfasten the ropes holding a ship) …
52cast off — (something) to get rid of something. Shirts and ties were being cast off in favor of informal clothes for business. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of cast off (= to unfasten the ropes holding a ship) …
53rigging — n. Tackle, gear, ropes of a ship …
54grabrope — /ˈgræbroʊp/ (say grabrohp) noun Nautical 1. any of certain lines or ropes on a ship for boatmen to take hold of when coming alongside. 2. lines attached to lifeboats, etc., to provide support for people in the water. Also, grabline /ˈgræblaɪn/… …
55grab line — grab line, Nautical any one of certain lines or ropes on a ship for taking hold of if necessary, such as one for boatmen to hold on to when coming alongside …
56hospital fever — Ship Ship, n. [OE. ship, schip, AS. scip; akin to OFries. skip, OS. scip, D. schip, G. schiff, OHG. scif, Dan. skib, Sw. skeep, Icel. & Goth. skip; of unknown origin. Cf. {Equip}, {Skiff}, {Skipper}.] 1. Any large seagoing vessel. [1913 Webster]… …
57jail fever — Ship Ship, n. [OE. ship, schip, AS. scip; akin to OFries. skip, OS. scip, D. schip, G. schiff, OHG. scif, Dan. skib, Sw. skeep, Icel. & Goth. skip; of unknown origin. Cf. {Equip}, {Skiff}, {Skipper}.] 1. Any large seagoing vessel. [1913 Webster]… …
58putrid fever — Ship Ship, n. [OE. ship, schip, AS. scip; akin to OFries. skip, OS. scip, D. schip, G. schiff, OHG. scif, Dan. skib, Sw. skeep, Icel. & Goth. skip; of unknown origin. Cf. {Equip}, {Skiff}, {Skipper}.] 1. Any large seagoing vessel. [1913 Webster]… …
59cordage — ropes in the rigging of a ship Nautical Terms …
60shrouds — ropes supporting the mast of a ship Nautical Terms …
