HAMBROLINE


Meaning of HAMBROLINE in English

ˈhambrəˌlīn, -_lə̇n noun

also ham·ber·line -bə(r)ˌ- ; or ham·ber -bə(r)

( -s )

Etymology: hambroline, hamberline from English hambro-, hamber- (irregular from Hamburg, Germany) + English line; hamber short for hamberline

: right-handed 3-strand usually tarred hemp or jute marine cordage used for small seizings — compare roundline

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