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noun
a rope attached to the lower part of a sail
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
a rope attached to a yard that sailors stood on to stabilize it when furling or reefing
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
a rope or chain forming the bottom edge of a trawl net, helping to maintain the net's shape and depth in the water.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From foot + rope.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
