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fid (fid)

noun

  1. a round, pointed wooden tool for separating the strands of a rope in splicing
  2. a square wooden or metal bar for supporting a topmast

Etymology: Early ModE naut. term < ?

fid Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • qualify: Period ended 31 December 1996 The company elects for FIDs of 5,000 to be qualifying FIDs.
  • attach: With pusher push fid and core through cover, bringing out at Point X. When using wire fid, attach fid to taped core.
  • pull: Then pull fid and braid through from point T to point X. Do this to both cores.

Adjective modifier

  • tubular: Each size line requires a different size of tubular fid.

Modifies a noun

  • length: Tie a tight slip knot about five fid lengths from point X. THIS MUST BE DONE.
  • provision: The surplus ACT which is available for set off or repayment under the FID provisions is then the lower of 1,250 and 1,250.
  • file: The software is best used to read FID files - these are the default files saved by the Delta software.
  • system: The levels described are very low and at the limit of detection for the FID system.

Noun used with modifier

  • wire: The full length of one tubular fid; two full lengths of a wire fid.

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