Definition of fid in English:

fid

noun fɪdfɪd

Nautical

1A square wooden or iron bar which takes the weight of a topmast stepped to a lower mast by being passed through holes in both masts.
桅栓
Example sentencesExamples
- The topmast is held in place by a fid, or pin passing through the masthead and topmast.
- The fid, therefore, must be withdrawn every time the top-mast is lowered.
2A conical pin or spike used in splicing rope.
（结绳用的）木笔
Example sentencesExamples
- A tapered wooden spike called a 'fid' is the traditional splicing tool commonly used for splicing natural fiber twisted rope.
- The fid is hollow so that a strand can be led into it and fed through the rope.
Synonyms
prong, barb, point, skewer, stake, spit, projection

Origin

Early 17th century: of unknown origin.

Definition of fid in US English:

fid

nounfidfɪd

Nautical

1A square wooden or iron bar that takes the weight of a topmast stepped to a lower mast by being passed through holes in both masts.
桅栓
Example sentencesExamples
- The fid, therefore, must be withdrawn every time the top-mast is lowered.
- The topmast is held in place by a fid, or pin passing through the masthead and topmast.
1. 1.1 A conical pin or spike used in splicing rope.
  （结绳用的）木笔
  Example sentencesExamples
  A tapered wooden spike called a 'fid' is the traditional splicing tool commonly used for splicing natural fiber twisted rope.
  The fid is hollow so that a strand can be led into it and fed through the rope.
  Synonyms
  prong, barb, point, skewer, stake, spit, projection

Origin

Early 17th century: of unknown origin.

词汇	fid
释义	Definition of fid in English: fid noun fɪdfɪd Nautical 1A square wooden or iron bar which takes the weight of a topmast stepped to a lower mast by being passed through holes in both masts. 桅栓 Example sentencesExamples The topmast is held in place by a fid, or pin passing through the masthead and topmast. The fid, therefore, must be withdrawn every time the top-mast is lowered. 2A conical pin or spike used in splicing rope. （结绳用的）木笔 Example sentencesExamples A tapered wooden spike called a 'fid' is the traditional splicing tool commonly used for splicing natural fiber twisted rope. The fid is hollow so that a strand can be led into it and fed through the rope. Synonyms prong, barb, point, skewer, stake, spit, projection Origin Early 17th century: of unknown origin. Definition of fid in US English: fid nounfidfɪd Nautical 1A square wooden or iron bar that takes the weight of a topmast stepped to a lower mast by being passed through holes in both masts. 桅栓 Example sentencesExamples The fid, therefore, must be withdrawn every time the top-mast is lowered. The topmast is held in place by a fid, or pin passing through the masthead and topmast. 1.1 A conical pin or spike used in splicing rope. （结绳用的）木笔 Example sentencesExamples A tapered wooden spike called a 'fid' is the traditional splicing tool commonly used for splicing natural fiber twisted rope. The fid is hollow so that a strand can be led into it and fed through the rope. Synonyms prong, barb, point, skewer, stake, spit, projection Origin Early 17th century: of unknown origin.
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