v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Woolded; p. pr. & vb. n. Woolding. ] [ D. woelen, bewoelen; akin to G. wuhlen, bewuhlen. √146. ] (Naut.) To wind, or wrap; especially, to wind a rope round, as a mast or yard made of two or more pieces, at the place where it has been fished or scarfed, in order to strengthen it. [ 1913 Webster ]

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n. 1. (Naut.) A stick used to tighten the rope in woolding. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Rope Making) One of the handles of the top, formed by a wooden pin passing through it. See 1st Top, 2. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Naut.) (a) The act of winding or wrapping anything with a rope, as a mast. (b) A rope used for binding masts and spars. [ 1913 Webster ]