n
A long length of rope attached by splicing to a church's bell, by which it is struck, and with a sally for holding it.
n
A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.
v
(transitive and intransitive) To debut.
n
A pair of compasses with a bow or arched plate riveted to one of the legs and passing through the other.
adj
Fastened with a bowline.
n
(UK, Cornwall, mining) The mouth of a shaft.
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(historical) A rope used to limit the recoil of a cannon on a ship
n
A length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull, as the rigging on a kite for attaching line.
n
(dog sledding) The curved piece out in front of the main body of a sled, designed to stop brush from damaging the sled.
n
An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.
n
Alternative spelling of bungee [An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.]
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Alternative spelling of bungee [An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage.]
n
A strong timber; a stout prop.
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A device consisting of a short rope with flat hooks at each end, for hoisting casks or barrels by the ends of the staves.
n
Alternative form of catch-rope [The rope that a cowboy uses to rope animals, having a loop on one end with which to capture the animal.]
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The rope that a cowboy uses to rope animals, having a loop on one end with which to capture the animal.
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Alternative form of catch-rope [The rope that a cowboy uses to rope animals, having a loop on one end with which to capture the animal.]
n
(nautical) A turn or kink in a rope.
n
Alternative form of clove hitch [(nautical) a bend formed by two half hitches in the same direction, used to make a line fast to a spar or to a larger rope; it will not slip]
v
To arrange (wood, etc.) in a pile for measurement by the cord.
n
(nautical) Any knot which is not a recognised maritime knot as used at sea.
n
Netting placed around ships to guard against torpedoes.
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A form of tackle for loading a log sideways on a sled, skidway, etc.
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(nautical) A knot formed in the end of a rope by tucking in the strands to prevent them from unravelling
n
A rope used to drag something.
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(nautical) A loop in a hemp cable made around a thimble and served.
n
A permanent loop, or eye, formed at the end of a laid rope by splicing the free end back into the standing part.
n
A small piece of climbing equipment, shaped like a question mark, used principally to connect a climber to gear to take their weight.
n
A rope made by plaiting instead of twisting; gasket; sennit.
v
(nautical) To draw together tightly; to secure by many turns of a lashing.
n
(nautical) A sort of netted bag used by sailors to keep provisions in.
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A grapnel (small anchor).
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(nautical) A grappling iron.
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(nautical) A device consisting of iron claws, attached to the end of a rope, used for grasping and holding an enemy ship prior to boarding; a grappling iron.
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(nautical) A metal hook, attached to the end of a line, used to hold two ships together.
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Alternative spelling of guy rope [A rope or cable used to steady either a tall structure, or a thing being hoisted or lowered]
n
A bar or lever, generally of wood, used in a windlass or capstan, for heaving anchor, and, in modified forms, for various purposes.
n
Something used to control or steer; also (obsolete), a handle of a tool or weapon; a haft, a helve.
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Rope made from plaited strands of leather.
n
A hidden or unfavorable condition or element.
n
A rack attached to the back of a car, used to transport bicycles or skis.
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A horizontal rail with vertical supports to which a horse can be hitched, or tied up to.
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A post or railing to which horses are tied
n
Alternative form of hobblerope [A rope that ties the legs together, hobbling the person or animal that is so tied up.]
n
A double chain-link clip which is opened and closed by alignment of the chamfered gaps in each. Often used for flag halyards and jib sheets.
n
(UK, nautical) The twisting of a rope or cable, as it is running out.
n
(nautical) Alternative form of nettles [(nautical) Small lengths of cord attached to a sail, used to secure the excess fabric after reefing; reef points]
n
Speed, usually of a ship or aircraft, or of the wind, measured in knots.
n
(nautical, in compounds) A vessel capable of reaching a specified speed in knots.
n
(theater) A rope for tying pieces of scenery together.
n
(ropemaking) A swivel placed at one end of the ropewalk, with the whirl being at the opposite end.
n
A slackline which is mounted close to the ground
n
A tool, consisting of a pointed metal spike, used to manipulate the strands of rope or cable when knotting and splicing.
n
(nautical) A strong seam formed by laying the selvage-edges of two pieces of canvas over each other and stitching on each side and down the middle.
n
(slang) An anchor, as used in the game of crown and anchor.
v
(nautical, transitive) To seize (two ropes) together.
n
(Internet slang) A snake.
n
(climbing) A shaped piece of metal, threaded by a wire loop, which is jammed in a crack in the rockface and used to protect a climb. (Originally, machine nuts [sense #2] were used for this purpose.)
n
A lightweight, nylon rope, originally used for the suspension lines of parachutes.
n
A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
n
(rare) A line or rope held by one or many pickets, chiefly one used for tethering horses.
n
Obsolete form of rope. [(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.]
n
(naval, historical, slang) A thread of red, blue or gold worsted, worked into the ropes manufactured in the government Royal dockyards, to identify them if stolen. Red for Pompey (Portsmouth), Blue for Guz (Plymouth), Gold for Chatham. Also a blue thread worked into canvas for the same purpose.
n
(nautical) Old, condemned canvas, rope, etc., unfit for use except in chafing gear.
n
(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
n
(US, naval slang) The measurement of a person's body fat, by means of a measuring tape around parts of the body, to determine whether they meet physical fitness standards for service.
n
A bridge constructed chiefly of rope.
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A rope used as a barrier to separate spectators from the spectacle they are observing.
n
Something of no cohesion or fiber; a feeble union or tie; something not to be relied upon.
n
A piece of rope, especially one used as a lash in inflicting punishment.
v
(transitive) To beat with the end of a rope.
adj
Alternative spelling of ropy [Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch.]
n
The axis on which a rowel turns.
n
A ring or tube made of rubber, in particular a circular air-filled tube used as an aid to swimming.
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(regional, obsolete) A rope (usually for tying up cattle, but can also mean any sort of rope).
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(nautical) A type of knot which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack without cutting it.
n
(forestry, mining, sports) A length of cable, rope, or webbing that hangs loosely from its points of suspension.
n
(climbing) A loop of rope or fabric tape used for various purposes: e.g. as part of a runner, or providing extra protection when abseiling or belaying.
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A maritime tool consisting of a weight (the "shot") affixed to the end of a long cord, used to cast line from one location to another and sometimes as an improvised weapon.
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(nautical) thin string, as opposed to the thick, heavy ropes that are more often used in sailing. It is commonly used in a whipping knot to bind the ends of ropes to prevent fraying.
n
A block equipped with a hook that hooks a cable so that it can be doubled back on itself in order to double the load carrying ability of the cable.
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(in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.
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(nautical) A knot placed in a rope either to prevent the end from fraying, or to prevent it from passing through a hole.
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(Isle of Man) straw rope
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(nautical) A mat closely woven of yarns.
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(mechanics) A pulley over which a rope runs.
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(nautical) A loop at the end of a rope that is protected from chafing by a thimble (metal ring).
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The solid enclosed by such a surface; an anchor ring.
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(obsolete) A bundle; a package.
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(nautical) A large single block big enough to reeve a small hawse.
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(nautical) A kind of knot often used at the end of a rope; a wall knot or wale.
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Obsolete form of windlass. [Any of various forms of winch, in which a rope or cable is wound around a cylinder, used for lifting heavy weights]
n
A strong cable consisting of twisted strands of wire, generally intended for supporting heavy loads.
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(rope) The section of rope between the working end and a knot being made.
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