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WOOLD
Etymology
Verb
woold (third-person singular simple present woolds, present participle woolding, simple past and past participle woolded)
(nautical) To wind a chain or rope around in order to strengthen (especially a mast or yard).
Noun
woold (uncountable)
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Source: Wiktionary
Woold, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Woolded; p. pr. & vb. n. Woolding.] Etym: [D. woelen, bewoelen; akin to G. wuhlen, bewuhlen. *146.] (Naut.)
Definition: To wind, or wrap; especially, to wind a rope round, as a mast or yard made of two or more pieces, at the place where it has been fished or scarfed, in order to strengthen it.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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