Lewis & Short

ĕpī̆drŏmus, i, m., = ἐπίδρομος.

  1. I. A cord running up and down for opening and closing a net, Cato, R. R. 13, 1 Schneid.; Plin. 19, 1, 2, § 11.
  2. II. The sail in the after-part of a ship, acc. to Isid. Orig. 19, 3, 3.