CHESSTREE
Source: 567
Chess″tree′ (?), n. [[Cf. F. chassis a framework of carpentry.]] (Naut.) A piece of oak bolted perpendicularly on the side of a vessel, to aid in drawing down and securing the clew of the mainsail.
Source: 567
Chess″tree′ (?), n. [[Cf. F. chassis a framework of carpentry.]] (Naut.) A piece of oak bolted perpendicularly on the side of a vessel, to aid in drawing down and securing the clew of the mainsail.