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A Fid is a conical tool made of wood or bone. It is used to work with rope and canvas in marlinespike seamanship. A fid differs from a Marlinspike in material and purpose. A marlinespike is meant to pry and is normally made of metal. A fid is used to hold open knots and holes in canvas.