n. (Zool.) The red-breasted house sparrow of California (Carpodacus frontalis); -- called also
n. [ Cf. OE. & Prov. E. bort to press or indent anything. ] (Naut.) A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of the running part. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. OE. & Prov. E. bort to press or indent anything. ] (Naut.) A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of the running part. [ 1913 Webster ]