Fid
/fɪd/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Fid
noun
- A pointed tool without any sharp edges, used in weaving or knotwork to tighten and form up weaves or complex knots; used in sailing ships to open the strands of a rope before splicing. Compare marlinespike.
- A square bar of wood or iron, with a shoulder at one end, to support the weight of the topmast (on a ship).
- A plug of oakum for the vent of a gun.
- A small thick piece of anything.
- A wooden or metal bar or pin, used to support or steady anything.