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Gripe (tool)

Boatbuilding tool

Some definitions describe the gripe as being another name for the forefoot of a boat.

The name is pronounced with the "i" as a long diphthong and is a form of the word grip.

The word "gripe" has also been used to describe a pitchfork used to handle manure.

References

"Illustrated Glossary of Ship and Boat Terms".
Rössel, Greg. "Glossary".
Lloyd, Chris. (2023-03-12). "Tools of the trade: More on muckforks, muckdrags, gripes and graips".

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