BOLTROPE
Meaning of BOLTROPE in English
n.
Pronunciation: ' b ō lt- ˌ r ō p
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
: a strong rope stitched to the edges of a sail to strengthen it
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.
Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.
2012