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Gammoning
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What's The Definition Of Gammoning?Synonyms | Synonyms for Gammoning: Related Terms | Find terms related to Gammoning: See Also | Gammoning In Webster's Dictionary \Gam"mon*ing\, n. [From 5th {Gammon}.] (Naut.)
The lashing or iron band by which the bowsprit of a vessel is
secured to the stem to opposite the lifting action of the
forestays.
{Gammoning fashion}, in the style of gammoning lashing, that
is, having the turns of rope crossed.
{Gammoning hole} (Naut.), a hole cut through the knee of the
head of a vessel for the purpose of gammoning the
bowsprit.
\Gam"mon*ing\, n. [From 4th {Gammon}.] The act of imposing upon or hoaxing a person. [Colloq.] |
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