carling (Meaning)
carling (n.)
A short timber running lengthwise of a ship, from one transverse desk beam to another; also, one of the cross timbers that strengthen a hath; -- usually in pl.
Synonyms & Antonyms of carling
carling Sentence Examples
- The carling of the ship creaked softly as the waves rocked the vessel.
- With a steady hand, the sailor tightened the carling to secure the mast.
- The carpenter examined the carling for any signs of wear or damage.
- The carling provided crucial support to the structure of the boat.
- As the storm approached, the crew reinforced the carling to withstand the rough seas.
- A skilled shipwright carefully replaced the worn-out carling with a new one.
- The captain's orders were clear: reinforce the carling before setting sail.
- The ship's stability relied heavily on the strength of its carling.
- Despite the heavy workload, the crew diligently maintained the ship's carling.
- The shipwright hammered the last nail into the newly installed carling, completing the repair.
FAQs About the word carling
A short timber running lengthwise of a ship, from one transverse desk beam to another; also, one of the cross timbers that strengthen a hath; -- usually in pl.
beldame,hag, shrew, hellcat, beldam, trot,crone, witch,virago, harpy
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The carling of the ship creaked softly as the waves rocked the vessel.
With a steady hand, the sailor tightened the carling to secure the mast.
The carpenter examined the carling for any signs of wear or damage.
The carling provided crucial support to the structure of the boat.
