fother Definition
- 1to store or stow away (a cargo) in a hold
- 2to pack (a horse) with fodder
- 3to line (a timber hole or the like) with pieces of wood or other material to prevent chafing
Using fother: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fother" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The ship was fothered with hay to keep it from sinking.
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The horse was fothered with hay for the long journey.
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The timber hole was fothered with old rags to prevent chafing.
fother Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: fother in Brief
The verb 'fother' [fuh ð-er] means to store or stow away cargo, pack a horse with fodder, or line a timber hole with material to prevent chafing. Examples include 'The ship was fothered with hay to keep it from sinking.' and 'The horse was fothered with hay for the long journey.'
