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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.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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