MARLINE


Meaning of MARLINE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

also mar·lin ˈmär-lən

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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