The operation of unlaying and tapering the end of a rope, and weaving some of its yarns about the diminished part, which is very neat to the eye, prevents it from being fagged out, and makes it handy for reeving in a block, &c.
·noun The act or art of punctuating; punctuation. II. Pointing ·noun The act of <<Sharpening>>. II...
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·add. ·- The finishing of joints along the center lines with a narrow ridge of putty or fine lime mo...