Category:Woold

Woold, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Woolded; p. pr. & vb. n. Woolding.] Etym: [d. woelen, bewoelen; akin to g. wuhlen, bewuhlen. *146.] (naut.)

Defn: to wind, or wrap; especially, to wind a rope round, as a mast Or yard made of two or more pieces, at the place where it has been Fished or scarfed, in order to strengthen it.