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top-hamper
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top-hamper, n.
The upper rigging, spars, etc., of a ship. [1913 Webster]
"All the ships of the fleet . . . were so encumbered with tophamper, so overweighted in proportion to their draught of water, that they could bear but little canvas, even with smooth seas and light and favorable winds."
[1913 Webster]
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