Dictionary 1. (n.) A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while men are turning it.2. (n.) A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides. 3. (n.) The forward shroud of a lower mast. 4. (v. t.) To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer. |