1 burtoning | Definition of burtoning

burtoning

noun
bur·​ton·​ing | \ ˈbərt(ᵊ)niŋ\
plural -s

Definition of burtoning

: a system of handling a ship's cargo by means of a sling rigging between two derricks or masts

History and Etymology for burtoning

burton + -ing

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