top light

The American Dictionary and Cyclopedia · 1910 · p. 43

Naut.: The same as TOP-LANTERN (q. v.). top-lining, 8. Nautical : 1. The lining on the after part of the top-sail, to prevent the top-brim from chafing the top-sail. 2. A platform of thin board nailed upon the upper part of the cro -trees on a ve el's top. top-maul, s. IMG:content-1231.jpg:[blocks in formation]