Wōold, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. WOOLDED; p. pr. & vb. n. WOOLDING.] [D. woelen, bewoelen, Ger. wühlen, bewühlen.] (Naut.) To wind; especially, to wind a rope round, as a mast or yard, when made of two or more pieces, at the place where they have been fished or scarfed, for confining and supporting them.