Starting is a term used for rope's-ending a man, or otherwise laying a Point severely across their shoulders till they have not the strength to wield it any longer; a point is a flat Platted rope, made for the purpose of taking in reefs, or otherwise to fasten the sail upon the yards.
"Narrative of a Voyage to India; of a Shipwreck on board the Lady Castlereagh; and a Description of New South Wales"
W. B. Cramp
It surveyed, Platted, took borings, and made a minute and valuable report upon the work which each of the proposed canals would require.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews
These were dressed in pink-coloured shirt and trousers, and wore small hats of straw Platted thick, with low round crowns, and narrow brims turned up at the side.
"Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I."
John L. Stephens