‖n. [ F., properly fem. p. p. of OF. charpir, carpir, to pluck, fr. L. carpere. Cf. Carpet. ] (Med.) Straight threads obtained by unraveling old linen cloth; -- used for surgical dressings. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Naut.) A long, sharp, flat-bottomed boat, with one or two masts carrying a triangular sail. They are often called