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单词 topping lift
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Definition of topping lift in English:

topping lift

noun
  • A rope or cable on a sailing boat that supports the weight of a boom or yard and can be used to lift it.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Swiveling attachments for mainsheet and topping lift are required for use with roller-reefing goosenecks.
    • Preset the length of the topping lift by clipping the pole to the mast ring padeye at the midpoint of the pole.
    • The sail was furled with the boom too high or, put another way, with the topping lift too tight.
    • The reason for the snap is so you can undo the topping lift while sailing in moderate to heavy winds.
    • Appropriate exit sheaves, swivel exits for topping lifts and spinnaker halyard blocks are provided.
    • Their inboard ends have thimbles through which the standing parts of the topping lifts are rove.
    • My 32’ sloop has a halyard type topping lift along with an excellent rigid vang.
    • Furthermore, an additional bending moment in the derrick is prevented by the topping lift tackle acting on the crab.
    • If the boom is used only for lifting and swinging, the topping lift is replaced by a fixed stay.
    • Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about a topping lift to hold up the boom on my Capri.
    • He looks at me with a big grin, says ‘Okay,’ and lowers the boom as well because he didn't fasten the topping lift.
    • You could also attach the halyard or topping lift to the point on the boom where the sheet attaches, as well.
    • Much easier to tighten up the topping lift before dropping the sail and be done with it.
    • To answer the question… a topping lift is ok to use on the whisker pole, just a little cumbersome.
    • When not used as a halyard or topping lift it stows at the mast and is ready for any emergency use.
    • Most topping lifts are not strong enough to support the boom when lifting an engine out of the cabin area.
    • The 10-18 foot pole is so heavy it really needs the topping lift to support the outboard end.
    • If you don't have a topping lift, then you either have an inmast furling main or no Dutchman flaking system.
    • There were no topping lifts fitted and the booms landed in your lap the moment the sails were lowered.
    • A great guide for determining pole position is to place a telltale on the topping lift a foot up from the pole.
    Synonyms
    rope, cord, line, guy, piece of cordage
 
 

Definition of topping lift in US English:

topping lift

noun
  • A rope or cable on a sailing vessel that supports the weight of a boom or yard and can be used to lift it.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Swiveling attachments for mainsheet and topping lift are required for use with roller-reefing goosenecks.
    • Appropriate exit sheaves, swivel exits for topping lifts and spinnaker halyard blocks are provided.
    • Most topping lifts are not strong enough to support the boom when lifting an engine out of the cabin area.
    • Preset the length of the topping lift by clipping the pole to the mast ring padeye at the midpoint of the pole.
    • Much easier to tighten up the topping lift before dropping the sail and be done with it.
    • Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about a topping lift to hold up the boom on my Capri.
    • He looks at me with a big grin, says ‘Okay,’ and lowers the boom as well because he didn't fasten the topping lift.
    • When not used as a halyard or topping lift it stows at the mast and is ready for any emergency use.
    • The 10-18 foot pole is so heavy it really needs the topping lift to support the outboard end.
    • You could also attach the halyard or topping lift to the point on the boom where the sheet attaches, as well.
    • If you don't have a topping lift, then you either have an inmast furling main or no Dutchman flaking system.
    • To answer the question… a topping lift is ok to use on the whisker pole, just a little cumbersome.
    • Furthermore, an additional bending moment in the derrick is prevented by the topping lift tackle acting on the crab.
    • If the boom is used only for lifting and swinging, the topping lift is replaced by a fixed stay.
    • My 32’ sloop has a halyard type topping lift along with an excellent rigid vang.
    • The sail was furled with the boom too high or, put another way, with the topping lift too tight.
    • A great guide for determining pole position is to place a telltale on the topping lift a foot up from the pole.
    • The reason for the snap is so you can undo the topping lift while sailing in moderate to heavy winds.
    • Their inboard ends have thimbles through which the standing parts of the topping lifts are rove.
    • There were no topping lifts fitted and the booms landed in your lap the moment the sails were lowered.
    Synonyms
    rope, cord, line, guy, piece of cordage
 
 
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