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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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 22:27, 30 March 2007
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.