Gammoning

Gam·mon·ing

Gammoning

n.
  1. The lashing or iron band by which the bowsprit of a vessel is secured to the stem to opposite the lifting action of the forestays. (Naut.)

Phrases & Compounds
Gammoning fashion
in the style of gammoning lashing, that is, having the turns of rope crossed.
Gammoning hole
a hole cut through the knee of the head of a vessel for the purpose of gammoning the bowsprit.

Gammoning

n.
  1. The act of imposing upon or hoaxing a person. [Colloq.]