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mar·line (mär′lin)

noun

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

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

Browse dictionary entries near marline

  1. ‹ marlin
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  3. ‹ Marlborough
  4. ‹ marl
  5. ‹ markup
  6. ‹ marksman
  7. ‹ Markov source
  8. ‹ Markov process
  9. ‹ Markoff, John
  10. ‹ markka
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