Page 167 - Patrick Moreau, Jean-Benoit Heron Marine Knots How to Tie 40 Essential Knots

topmen: sailors who, in the era of sailing ships, climbed onto the mast.

topsail sprit: piece of wood parallel to the peak on a for-and-aft rig.

working end: the end of rope that creates the knot.

wrapping: wrap a support with a rope.