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intermediate shroud

intermediate shroud

9.9
A rope or wire attached partway up a mast between other ropes to help keep the mast steady
  • noun
  • Jargon
translation icon : soga intermedia
  • To withstand high winds, the rigging included an extra intermediate shroud on each side of the mast.

Examples

  • The yacht's intermediate shroud needed tightening after a long day of sailing.

  • The broken intermediate shroud was quickly replaced by the experienced crew.

  • The intermediate shroud was damaged in the storm.

  • Can you check the intermediate shroud before we set sail?

  • Before the race, the team inspected the intermediate shroud to ensure the mast's stability.

  • The sailor adjusted the intermediate shroud to prevent the mast from swaying during the storm.

  • They installed a new intermediate shroud as part of the rigging maintenance for better support.

Synonyms

shroud
vsintermediate shroud
  • Specialized
2 8.2

A rope that holds up a parachute or a ship's mast

is a specific support fitted between upper and lower ones to add stability

Surface Forms

intermediate shroud singular
intermediate shrouds plural

Morphology

intermediate + shroud

The phrase is a straightforward adjective+noun composition: 'intermediate' (middle) modifying 'shroud' (a supporting line), so the meaning of a shroud located between upper and lower shrouds is directly derivable from the parts. Although nautical, the compositional pattern is regular and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would likely infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

The noun intermediate shroud comes from work on ships: a shroud is a strong rope that holds a mast, and intermediate means it sits between the upper and lower shrouds. So, an intermediate shroud is 'a support rope between the top and bottom shrouds' that gives the mast extra stability.