fid definition by Wordo

Noun

A

pointed

tool

without

any

sharp

edges

,

used

in

weaving

or

knotwork

to

tighten

and

form

up

weaves

or

complex

knots

;

used

in

sailing

ships

to

open

the

strands

of

a

rope

before

splicing

.

Verb

To

support

a

topmast

using

a

fid

.