n. 1. A knot; a tie. [ R. ] See Tie. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Naut.) A chain or rope, one end of which passes through the mast, and is made fast to the center of a yard; the other end is attached to a tackle, by means of which the yard is hoisted or lowered. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Mining) A trough for washing ores. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]