also marlin noun Etymology: Middle English merlyn, probably from Middle Low German marlinc, merlinc, from mēren to tie, moor Date: 15th century a small usually tarred line of two strands twisted loosely left-handed that is used especially for seizing and as a covering for wire rope
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Meaning of MARLINE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012