futtock

noun

fut·​tock ˈfə-tək 

: one of the curved timbers scarfed together to form the lower part of the compound rib of a ship

Word History

Etymology

Middle English votek, futtek, perhaps modification of Middle Dutch voetkijn, diminutive of voet foot

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing futtock

• futtock shroud