lubber's hole

lubber's hole

n. A hole through the platform surrounding the upper part of a ship's mast, through which one may climb to go aloft.

lubber's hole

n (Nautical Terms) nautical a hole in a top or platform on a mast through which a sailor can climb

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lubber's hole - hole in a platform on a mast through which a sailor can climb without going out on the shroudshole - an opening deliberately made in or through somethingship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight