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Top-hamper
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What's The Definition Of Top-hamper?Synonyms | Synonyms for Top-hamper: Related Terms | Find terms related to Top-hamper: See Also | Top-hamper In Webster's Dictionary \Top"-ham`per\, n. (Naut.)
The upper rigging, spars, etc., of a ship. [Written also {top
hamper}.]
All the ships of the fleet . . . were so encumbered
with tophamper, so overweighted in proportion to their
draught of water, that they could bear but little
canvas, even with smooth seas and light and favorable
winds. --Motley.
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