marline

/'mɑ:lin/

Thân thiện

A sailor uses marline to wrap the end of a thick rope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, strong cord used in sailing: "Marline" refers to a specific type of small-diameter, tarred cord, traditionally made by twisting two strands together. It is used aboard ships for various tasks, such as serving (protecting) and seizing (binding) ropes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The sailor used marline to bind the ropes together securely.
  • Always keep a coil of tarred marline handy for repairs on deck.

Advanced Usage

• "To serve a rope with marline": To wrap a rope with marline to protect it from wear and chafing.
  • Before hoisting the sail, they served the frayed section of the halyard with marline.

Variants and Related Words

• Marlinespike (n): A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope when splicing.
  • He used a marlinespike to work the marline into the tight knot.

Synonyms

• Small stuff: A general nautical term for thin, strong cordage used for light duty.
• Seizing line: A cord specifically used for binding or seizing.

Related Phrases

• "Marline hitch": A type of knot or hitch used to secure marline or similar cord when lashing.
  • He finished the lashing with a secure marline hitch.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small usually tarred line of 2 strands