dutchman

Meaning

Noun

  • A piece of wood or stone used to repair a larger piece, shaped such that it fills as exactly as possible a void or cavity that is to be repaired.
  • A flaw or void repaired with such a piece.
  • A cloth strip attached to a flat to conceal a joint.
  • : a ghost ship

Origin

  • From Dutchman. Attested mainly in the US from the late 19th century.

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