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fid

/fɪd/

Meanings
noun
A pointed tool without any sharp edges, used in weaving or knotwork to tighten and form up weaves or complex knots; used in sailing ships to open the strands of a rope before splicing. Compare marlinespike.

Examples :

"The sailor used a fid to separate the thick rope strands before splicing them together to create a stronger line for the ship's rigging. "
nautical sailing utensil technical

Related Words

Illustration separate

separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

Illustration knotwork

knotwork noun

/ˈnɑːtwɜːrk/ /ˈnɒtwɜːrk/

A design or pattern of interlocking or overlapping geometric shapes resembling a knot

"The Celtic cross was decorated with intricate knotwork. "

Illustration hammered

hammered verb

/ˈhæməd/ /ˈhæmərd/

To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.

"Tony hammered on the door to try to get him to open."

Illustration shoulder

shoulder noun

/ˈʃəʊldə/ /ˈʃoʊldɚ/

The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.

"The dog rested its heavy head on its shoulder. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration stronger

stronger adjective

/ˈstɹɑŋɡɚ/ /stɹɒŋɡə/ /stɹɔŋɡɚ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

Illustration shipwright

shipwright noun

/ˈʃɪpɹaɪt/

A person who designs, builds and repairs ships, especially wooden ones.

"The shipwright carefully examined the old wooden hull, planning the repairs needed to make it seaworthy again. "

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration splicing

splicing verb

/ˈsplaɪsɪŋ/

To unite, as two ropes, or parts of a rope, by a particular manner of interweaving the strands, -- the union being between two ends, or between an end and the body of a rope.

"The sailor was carefully splicing the frayed ends of the rope together to make it strong again. "

Illustration marlinespike

marlinespike noun

/ˈmɑːrlɪnspaɪk/ /ˈmɑːrlɪnspaɪk/

A tool, consisting of a pointed metal spike, used to manipulate the strands of rope or cable when knotting and splicing.

"The sailor used a marlinespike to loosen the tight knot in the thick rope. "

Illustration carpenter

carpenter noun

/ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/

A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

Illustration dangerous

dangerous adjective

/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/

Full of danger.

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."