English dictionary
marline
/'m/A/rl/I/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a small usually tarred line of 2 strands
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A small line composed of two strands a little twisted, used for winding around ropes and cables, to prevent their being weakened by fretting.
Source: webster1913
verb
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To wind marline around; as, to <i>marline</i> a rope.
Source: webster1913