n. [ Cf. Scot. faik fold, stratum of stone, AS. fæc space, interval, G. fach compartment, partition, row, and E. fay to fit. ] (Naut.) One of the circles or windings of a cable or hawser, as it lies in a coil; a single turn or coil. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. (Naut.) To coil (a rope, line, or hawser), by winding alternately in opposite directions, in layers usually of zigzag or figure of eight form, to prevent twisting when running out. [ 1913 Webster ]
Faking box,
v. t. [ Cf. Gael. faigh to get, acquire, reach, or OD. facken to catch or gripe. ] [
n. A trick; a swindle. [ Slang ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. same as fakir.
n. [ Sometimes erroneously written fakir. ]