Topping lift

Topping lift
Topping Top"ping, n. 1. The act of one who tops; the act of cutting off the top. [1913 Webster]

2. (Naut.) The act of raising one extremity of a spar higher than the other. [1913 Webster]

3. pl. That which comes from hemp in the process of hatcheling. [1913 Webster]

4. (Angling) The tail of an artificial fly. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

5. something placed on top of another thing, such as a sauce or garnish on food; as, a three-scoop banana split with three different toppings; an ice-cream cone with chocolate fudge topping. [PJC]

{Topping lift} (Naut.), a large, strong tackle employed to raise or top the end of a gaff, or of a boom. [1913 Webster]


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  • topping lift — Naut. a line for raising and supporting a spar, as a yard or boom. Also called lift. [1735 45] * * * …   Universalium

  • topping lift — /ˈtɒpɪŋ lɪft/ (say toping lift) noun a rope or wire used for lifting the end of a derrick or boom …  

  • topping lift — noun : a strong tackle or rope running from the masthead and used to support, raise, or top the outer end of a boom or a yard see ship illustration …   Useful english dictionary

  • Topping — Top ping, n. 1. The act of one who tops; the act of cutting off the top. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) The act of raising one extremity of a spar higher than the other. [1913 Webster] 3. pl. That which comes from hemp in the process of hatcheling.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • lift bolt — Naut. an eyebolt, as on a yardarm, to which a topping lift is secured. * * * …   Universalium

  • lift bolt — Naut. an eyebolt, as on a yardarm, to which a topping lift is secured …   Useful english dictionary

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