Meaning of the word fid in English

What does fid mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fid

US /fɪd/
UK /fɪd/

Noun

a conical wooden or metal tool used by sailors for opening the strands of a rope prior to splicing

Example:
The sailor used a fid to separate the rope strands for splicing.
He carefully worked the fid into the tightly woven rope.