Marlingspike (Noun)
Meaning
A pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The marlingspike was used by the sailor to carefully separate the tangled rope strands.
- A marlingspike is essential for any sailor who needs to splice a rope while out at sea.
- To properly repair the damaged cable, the electrician relied on a trusty marlingspike.
- He carefully inserted the marlingspike between the rope's tight strands, working it gently back and forth.
- In the toolkit was a well-worn marlingspike with a leather handle, ready for its next job.