organeau
definition
Dictionnaire universel de Furetière (1690)
Historical definition of ARGANEAU subst. masc.
Terme de Marine. C'est un gros anneau de fer où on attache des manoeuvres & des cordages. Il y a des arganeaux aux platbords, aux batteries, aux ancres, &c.
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