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Definition of fid in English: fidnoun 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. 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- The fid, therefore, must be withdrawn every time the top-mast is lowered.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. 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: fidnounfidfɪd 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. Example sentencesExamples - The fid, therefore, must be withdrawn every time the top-mast is lowered.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.
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. |