, or spur-shores.
Large pieces of timber in launching, the lower ends of which are fixed to the bilge-ways, and the upper ends fayed and bolted to the ship's bottom for additional security.
roots of trees. North. ...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
Curved pieces of timber, serving as half-beams, to support the decks, where a whole one cannot be pl...
The Sailor's Word-Book
The same as standards (which see). ...