A broad hem on the edges of a ship's sails, to strengthen them in that part which is sewed to the bolt-rope. Also, letting one piece of timber into another, similar to the hooking of planks, so that they cannot be pulled asunder.
·noun Board; support. II. Tabling ·noun A broad hem on the edge of a sail. III. Tabling ·noun Act ...
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