Nettles

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:25:21

Net"tles (?), n. pl. [See Knittle.] Naut. (a)

The halves of yarns in the unlaid end of a rope twisted for pointing or grafting.

(b)

Small lines used to sling hammocks under the deck beams.

(c)

Reef points.

 

© Webster 1913.

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