marline

(mär′lin)

noun

a small cord of two loosely twisted strands, used as for winding around ropes or cables to prevent fraying

Origin: Du marlijn, altered (infl. by lijn, line) < marling < marlen: see marl

See marline in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also mar·lin

noun
Nautical

A light rope made of two loosely twisted strands.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Middle Dutch marlijn

Origin: , alteration (influenced by lijn, line)

Origin: of marling

Origin: , from marren, to tie

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