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crance iron — noun see crance * * * /krans/, Naut. 1. a metal ring or cap to which bobstays and shrouds are secured, at the forward end of a bowsprit. 2. an iron mast fitting holding a yard that is not raised or lowered, as that of the foresail or mainsail on… … Useful english dictionary
crance — ˈkran(t)s noun or crance iron also cranse ( s) Etymology: Dutch krans, literally, wreath, from Middle Dutch crans, from Middle High German kranz, from Old High German : a band on the outer end of a bowspr … Useful english dictionary
crance — noun An iron band, at the end of a bowsprit, fitted with eyes to take the bowsprit shrouds and the bobstay … Wiktionary
Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R … Wikipedia
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entraîner — [ ɑ̃trene ] v. tr. <conjug. : 1> • XII e; de en et traîner I ♦ 1 ♦ (Choses) Emmener (qqch., qqn) de force avec soi. Torrent qui entraîne des arbres sur son passage. ⇒ charrier, emporter. Le courant entraîne le navire vers la côte. ⇒ drosser … Encyclopédie Universelle
interpeller — [ ɛ̃tɛrpəle ] v. tr. <conjug. : 1> • 1352; lat. interpellare « interrompre, 1. sommer » 1 ♦ Adresser la parole brusquement à (qqn) pour interroger, insulter. ⇒ apostropher, appeler. Les jeunes gens « interpellant les filles » (Aragon).… … Encyclopédie Universelle
bowsprit cap — noun : an iron band fitted to the outer end of the bowsprit with a ring on top for the jibboom to run through compare crance; see ship illustration … Useful english dictionary
