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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   All of the submerged section of a vessel's planking. archaic, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The planking between the spirketing and the clamps. archaic, countable, uncountable
3. 3
   The short planks between the portholes. archaic, countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

spirketing

Etymology

From quick + work.

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