"timenoguy" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtɪmɪnɒɡi/ Forms: timenoguys [plural]
Etymology: Probably ultimately based on Old French Old French timon (“tiller”) + English guy. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fro|timon||tiller}} Old French timon (“tiller”), {{m|en|guy}} guy Head templates: {{en-noun}} timenoguy (plural timenoguys)
  1. (nautical) A rope used on a ship to prevent other lines and riggings tangling with each other. Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-timenoguy-en-noun-qifbrmv7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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