topping lift

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English[edit]

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topping lift

Noun[edit]

topping lift (plural topping lifts)

(nautical) A line used to raise or top the end of a gaff, or of a boom.

Translations[edit]

strong tackle to raise the end of a gaff or boom

Finnish: dirkki (fi) (fore-and-aft rigged vessel); toplentta (square-rigged vessel)
French: balancine (fr)

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