Feather-edged. Planks which have one side thicker than another.
Fenders. Pieces of rope or wood hung over the side of a vessel or boat, to protect it from chafing. The fenders of a neat boat are usually made of canvass and stuffed.
Fid. A block of wood or iron, placed through the hole in the heel of a mast, and resting on the trestle-trees of the mast below. This supports the mast. Also, a wooden pin, tapered, used in splicing large ropes, in opening eyes, &c.
Fiddle-block. A long shell, having one sheave over the other, and the lower smaller than the upper.
Fiddle-head. (See Head.)
Fife-rail. The rail going round a mast.
Figure-head. A carved head or full-length figure, over the cut-water.
Fillings. Pieces of timber used to make the curve fair for the mouldings, between the edges of the fish-front and the sides of the mast.
Filler. (See Made Mast.)
Finishing. Carved ornaments of the quarter-galley, below the second counter, and above the upper lights.