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marlinespike::noun | Spocien Dictionary

marlinespike
noun
/'mɑrlən,spaɪk/
a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)
Type Words
Synonyms marlingspike, marlinspike
Type of hand tool

Examples of marlinespike

marlinespike
A bosun must be highly skilled in all matters of marlinespike seamanship required for working on deck of a seagoing vessel.
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