snotter

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A short rope that holds a small pole to keep a sail in place

noun

: soga

Make sure the snotter is securely fastened before we head out to sea.

Examples

Haul the snotters with a will!

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
To set the sail properly, pull on the snotter until it is taut.
The sailor explained how to adjust the snotter for optimal sail performance.

Surface Forms

snotter singular

snotters plural

Etymology

The word snotter probably comes from an old Dutch sea word for a 'short cord' used 'to fasten' things on a boat. So a snotter is a small rope or fitting that holds a spar or a sail in place. A 'spar' is a pole that helps support the sail.