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Fid

Description:

A fid is a tapered tool used in marlinspike seamanship for various purposes such as splicing ropes or unlaying strands. It is usually made of wood, bone, or metal.

Example Sentences:

Sense: Noun (Marlinspike Seamanship)

1. He used a fid to splice the ropes together.

2. The sailor unlayed the strands of the rope using a fid.

Sense: Noun (Informal)

1. He kept his money hidden in a secret fid in his backyard.

2. The smuggler used a fid to hide the contraband goods.

Sense: Verb (Obsolete)

1. The magician fids his wand to perform a trick.

2. The illusionist fid the scarf into a rabbit.

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