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fid

Syllabification: (fid)
Pronunciation: /fid/
Definition of fid

noun

Nautical
  • a thick peg, wedge, or supporting pin, in particular.
  • a square wooden or iron bar that takes the weight of a topmast stepped to a lower mast by being passed through holes in both masts.
  • a conical pin or spike used in splicing rope.

Origin:

early 17th century: of unknown origin

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