The ring (or jews-harp), o, is the appendage by which the cable is attached to the anchor, by means of a shackle on the end of the cable, called the anchor-shackle. The last link of the …

2024年5月22日 · An anchor’s shackle. Origin. Probably earlier than the 17th century. Comments. Named because it resembles the shape of an old fashioned jews’ harp. These are secured …

The Jew's harp, also known as jaw harp, juice harp, or mouth harp, [nb 1] is a lamellophone instrument, consisting of a flexible metal or bamboo tongue or reed attached to a frame. …

2024年2月15日 · By securing the shackle to the Jews harp ring, the anchor is effectively connected to the chain or rope that ultimately tethers the vessel to the seabed. Example of …

2024年2月15日 · By securing the shackle to the Jews harp ring, the anchor is effectively connected to the chain or rope that ultimately tethers the vessel to the seabed. Example of …

Meaning of "Jews harp" The ring bolted to the upper end of the shank of an anchor and to which the bending shackle secures. Jews harp Meaning of

Jews harp: The ring bolted to the upper end of the shank of an anchor and to which the bending shackle secures. Jolly Roger: A pirate's flag carrying the skull and cross-bones. Jump ship: To …

A name sometimes given to the shackle with which a chain cable is attached to an anchor. It is always secured with the bow of the shackle outboard so that, when the anchor is let go, the …

·noun The shackle for joining a chain cable to an Anchor. II. Jew's-harp ·noun An instrument of music, which, when placed between the teeth, gives, by means of a bent metal tongue struck …

2019年5月14日 · What does the jew’s harp consist of? First of all, to understand its structure, it is necessary to know the main components: • Tongue – A plate between the decks of the frame, …