(1):

(n.) A trough for washing ores.

(2):

(n.) A chain or rope, one end of which passes through the mast, and is made fast to the center of a yard; the other end is attached to a tackle, by means of which the yard is hoisted or lowered.

(3):

(v. t.) See Tie, the proper orthography.

(4):

(n.) A knot; a tie.