noun Download 🔗Share 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A square bar of wood or iron, with a shoulder at one end, to support the weight of the topmast (on a ship). Examples : "The shipwright carefully placed the fid to support the topmast during repairs. " nautical sailing technical item structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A plug of oakum for the vent of a gun. Examples : "The gun crew quickly hammered a fid into the vent to prevent a dangerous backfire after firing the cannon. " nautical military weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small thick piece of anything. Examples : "The carpenter used a small fid of wood to fill the tiny hole in the table leg. " thing material item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A wooden or metal bar or pin, used to support or steady anything. Examples : "The carpenter used a fid to hold the heavy planks in place while he secured them with screws. " nautical sailing technical item thing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To support a topmast using a fid. Examples : "The sailor had to carefully fid the topmast before raising the sail. " nautical sailing technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading