a combination of pulleys and ropes for working the helm in stormy weather.
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| 释义 | society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > steering equipment > [noun] > helm > steering yoke or quadrant (10) sea-yoke1704 a combination of pulleys and ropes for working the helm in stormy weather. quadrant1779 Nautical. A metal frame, shaped like a quadrant or sector of a circle, which is fixed to a rudder head or stock and to which steering ropes or… yoke1792 Nautical. An arrangement or mechanism by which the rudder is operated. A wooden or metal fitting permanently attached to the rudder head, with a… Subcategories:— rope or chain (6) — roller to prevent friction (1) |
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