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Marlinspike (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

  • Using a marlinspike, the sailor carefully separated the strands of the rope to repair the damaged section.
  • The salty old sailor reached for his trusty marlinspike to splice the frayed cable.
  • A marlinspike is an essential tool for any sailor, and John made sure to include one in his toolkit before setting sail.
  • She learned the proper technique for using a marlinspike to separate and rejoin the rope from her sailing instructor.
  • With a marlinspike in hand, the sailor began the tedious process of splicing the rope to ensure a strong and secure joint.

Synonyms

  • Marlingspike
  • Marlinespike

Hypernyms

  • Hand Tool
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