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boltrope

(bōlt′rōp′)

noun

a rope sewn into the edge seam of a sail to prevent tearing

Origin: bolt + rope

See boltrope in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Nautical

A rope sewn into the outer edge of a sail to prevent it from tearing.

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