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Definition of "shrouds" [shrouds]

  • Plural form of shroud. (noun)
  • Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shroud. (verb)

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Use "shrouds" in a sentence
  • "On both sides, between the fore and main shrouds, guys had been stretched, just low enough for the foreboom to swing clear; and from each of these guys at least fifty bunches of bananas were suspended."
  • "On both sides, between the fore and main shrouds, guys had been stretched, just low enough for the fore-boom to swing clear; and from each of these guys at least fifty bunches of bananas were suspended."
  • "She was standing a dozen feet away, one hand resting on the main shrouds and her body swaying gently to the slight roll of the ship."