1. a wooden or metal pin used to support something or keep parts separated
Usage: nautical
2. a tapered wooden tool used for splicing rope
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The sailor used a fid to splice the thick rope.
• He inserted a wooden fid to keep the mast steady.
• The rigger reached for his fid to work on the ship’s rigging.
• A metal fid was driven into the deck to secure the equipment.
• She carefully worked the fid through the rope strands.
• The old sailor’s toolkit included several well-worn fids.