Associations to the word «Marlinespike»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

MARLINESPIKE, noun. Alternative spelling of marlinspike

Dictionary definition

MARLINESPIKE, noun. A pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing).

Wise words

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