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στροφεῖον

στροφεῖον, a twisted noose, cord

στροφ-εῖον, τό,
  • twisted noose, cord, X. Cyn. 2.6, Poll. 5.29 (gen. pl. στροφίων).
    • II machine used in the theatre in representing heroes translated to heaven or dying at sea or in war, Id. 4.127, 132.
      • 2 windlass, capstan, Luc. Nav. 5: hence,
        • b στροφεῖα, τά, perh. dues payable by ships for the use of a windlass, i.e. harbour-dues, IG 11(2).138B 8 (Delos, iv/iii B.C.), 203A 30 (iii B.C.).
      • 3 = στροφεύς II, Kourouniotes Ἐλευσινιακά 1.190 (Eleusis, iv B.C., pl. [= I.Eleusis 174.21]).
    • III = στρόφιον II, POxy. 33 iii 5 (ii A.D.).

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