"ropeband" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ropebands [plural]
Etymology: rope + band Etymology templates: {{compound|en|rope|band}} rope + band Head templates: {{en-noun}} ropeband (plural ropebands)
  1. (nautical) A small piece of spun yarn or marline, used to fasten the head of the sail to the spar. Categories (topical): Nautical Synonyms: roband, robbin, rope-band
    Sense id: en-ropeband-en-noun-OUOu6UuQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

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Download JSON data for ropeband meaning in English (1.7kB)

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