futtock plate (English, noun)
expansion: futtock plate (plural futtock plates)
Senses:
topics: nautical
transport
glosses: A plate (usually metal) attached horizontally near the top of the lower mast of a square rigged ship in order to secure the topmast. Rigging runs both upwards (topmast rigging) and downwards (futtock shrouds) to maintain stability.
Forms:
form: futtock plates
tags: plural