Independent wire rope core. For sudden heavy loads. Centers of wire rope, the strands are wrapped around. Holds the shape of the rope and supports the strands. Wire core.
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BOLTROPE
A strong rope stitched to edges of a sail
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CORDAGE
Ropes in the rigging of a ship
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BELAY
To secure a rope by winding on a pin or cleat
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RIGHT LANG LAY
Both wires and strands are laid right handed.
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LIZARD
Short length of rope with an eye, used to hold another rope in position.
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SHROUD
A rope or cable serving to hold a mast up from side to side.
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PUDDENING
Fibres of old rope packed between spars, or used as a fender.
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SLING
Rope, net, and any other means for handling general cargoes
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RODE
The anchor line, rope or cable connecting the anchor chain to the vessel. Also anchor rode.
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TRICE
To haul and tie up by means of a rope, to make it less inconvenient.
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