·noun ·pl The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem.
, or harpens. The fore-parts of the wales which encompass the bow of a ship, and are fastened to t...
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, or catharpin legs Ropes under the tops at the lower end of the futtock-shrouds, serving to brace...
See cat-harpings. ...