sheet-shot Naut.
[f. sheet- in sheet-anchor + shot n.]
= sheet-cable. Also attrib.
| 1750 T. R. Blanckley Naval Expos. s.v. Cables, Cables Allowed for Channel Service, are distributed in this Manner, two being spliced together are called the Sheat-shot; three the Best-bower; one the Small-bower, and one Spare. 1847 Muller Polygl. Naut. 28 Sheet shot cable. |