freshen the nip, to
freshen To veer a small portion of cable through the hawse-hole, or heave a little in, in order to let another part of it bear the stress and friction. A common term with tipplers, especially after taking the meridian observation. PRINTED ITEM AUG 1971 G.M. Story AUG 1971 Not used Not used Withdrawn
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/26634 |
| Summary: | freshen To veer a small portion of cable through the hawse-hole, or heave a little in, in order to let another part of it bear the stress and friction. A common term with tipplers, especially after taking the meridian observation. PRINTED ITEM AUG 1971 G.M. Story AUG 1971 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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