fids
/fɪdz/
noun
- A pointed tool used in sailing and ropework to separate strands of rope, especially when splicing.
- The sailor used a fid to open the rope strands before splicing them together.
- Learning to use a fid properly is an important skill for any sailor.
- He kept his fid in a leather pouch on his belt while working on the rigging.
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