Chapter 6, Item 23a
Shuttle parts
The parts of a Shuttle are, the Shuttle Trough, or Box, is the square hole on the top of it, in which the Pin or Shuttle Prick is set within two holes, having Yarn winded or wound about it to Weave withal.
The Ring, is an Iron Hoop or Ring fixed to the side of the Shuttle in a hole through which the Yarn runs through from the Pin, when it is cast through the Web: this Ring is to keep the hole from wearing.
The Nose, is either ends of the Shuttle which are ever tipt with Iron.
The Sole, is the Bottom of it, which is smooth shod with Iron Plate; that it may run swiftly away.
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