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sheetnounA thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.
saddlerynoun(uncountable) The inventory and equipment of a saddler; saddles and other horse-riding equipment, or the materials for making them.
shroudnounThat which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.
mainsheetnoun(nautical) The rope connected to and controlling the mainsail.
stable gearnoungear for a horse
wear shipverbturn away from the wind
weather sheetnoun(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
fastenersnounMechanically, any device that fastens; especially, a collective term for items such as screws, nuts, washers, clasps, bolts and the like.
fastensverb(ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.
zigzagsnounA line or path that proceeds by sharp turns in alternating directions.
swipesnounSynonym of swipe (“poor, weak beer or other alcoholic beverage”).
clewnounYarn or thread as used to guide one's way through a maze or labyrinth; a guide, a clue.
backstaynoun(nautical) A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from the top of the mast (masthead) to the back of the ship; they support the strain on all upper masts and provide additional support to the shrouds when the wind is abaft the beam.
spinnakersnoun(nautical, sailing) A sail supplemental to the mainsail, especially a triangular one, used on yachts for running before the wind.
sailsnoun(nautical, slang) The sailmaker on board ship.
windwardnounThe direction from which the wind blows.
whacksnounThe strike itself.
lariatsnounA lasso.
cantsnoun(countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
thumbtacksnoun(Canada, US) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.

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