whipstaffn.
/ˈwɪpstɑːf//ˈhwɪpstɑːf//ˈwɪpstaf//ˈhwɪpstaf/ 1. = whipstock n. 1.
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society > occupation and work > equipment > tool > parts of tools generally > [noun] > handle > of specific tool > of whip
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crop1562
whipstalk1592
whipstaff1599
whip-shaft1849
whip-handle1911
1599 T. M. Micro-cynicon ii. sig. B4v With nailed shooes, and whipstaffe in his hand.
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society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > steering equipment > [noun] > helm > tiller > handle attached to
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1627 J. Smith Sea Gram. ii. 12 The Whip-staffe is that peece of wood like a strong staffe the..Helmesman hath alwaies in his hand..made fast to the Tiller with a Ring.
1726 G. Shelvocke Voy. round World x. 305 My land Gentlemen..were now forced to learn to steer, and take their turns at the Whipstaff.
1769 W. Falconer Universal Dict. Marine Transl. French Terms at Manuelle The whipstaff of a helm..now entirely disused.
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