A quibble, a pedantic or dishonest objection; an act of deception.
A sharp double bend on a racecourse, designed to prevent unsafe speeds; an obstacle creating a curve.
A raised area or other obstacle around which vehicles must drive, especially designed to reduce speed.
The holding of a hand without trumps, or the hand itself.
The use of dishonest means or subterfuge to achieve one's (especially political) goals; chicanery, trickery.
To use chicanery, tricks, or subterfuge.
To deceive.
A complaint, often a petty or trivial one.
A wire rope, often used on davits and other life raft launching systems.
The compass or sharpness of a ship's stern under the water, having a tendency to make her keep a good wind.
The piece of timber that terminates the keel at the fore end; the forefoot.
Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines.
An assemblage of ropes, dead-eyes, and hocks, fastened to ringbolts in the deck, to secure the boats when hoisted.
To suffer griping pains.
To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing close-hauled, requires constant labour at the helm.
To annoy or bother.
To complain; to whine.