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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