Marline
[mɑ:lin]
Definition
(v.) A small line composed of two strands a little twisted, used for winding around ropes and cables, to prevent their being weakened by fretting.
(v. t.) To wind marline around; as, to marline a rope.
Edited by Clio
Definition
n. a small rope for winding round a larger one to keep it from being worn by rubbing.—v.t. Mar′line Marl to bind or wind round with marline.—n. Mar′linespike an iron tool like a spike for separating the strands of a rope in splicing.
Typist: Tyler