To draw together; to bind with a view to secure and strengthen, as a vessel by passing cables around it; to tighten; as a tackle by drawing the lines together.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            To brace by drawing together, as the cords of a drum.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            To pass ropes round a sail to keep it from blowing loose. Also, to draw ropes round a vessel which is weakened, to keep her together.