boltrope
Related to boltrope: downhaul
bolt·rope
(bōlt′rōp′)n. Nautical
A rope sewn into the outer edge of a sail to prevent it from tearing.
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boltrope
(ˈbəʊltˌrəʊp)n
(Nautical Terms) nautical a rope sewn to the foot or luff of a sail to strengthen it
[C17: from bolt1 + rope]
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bolt•rope
(ˈboʊltˌroʊp)n.
a rope or the cordage sewn on the edges of a sail to strengthen it.
[1620–30]
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