cat-harping

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Definition of cat-harping in English English dictionary

One of the short ropes or iron cramps used to brace in the shrouds toward the masts so as to give freer sweep to the yards

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catharping

any of the short ropes under the tops at the lower end of the futtock shrouds of a square-rigged vessel used to secure other ropes in place

catharping

One of the short ropes or iron cramps used to brace in the shrouds toward the masts so a to give freer sweep to the yards