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

MARLINSPIKE - Marlinspike (; sometimes marlin spike, marlinespike, or the archaic marlingspike/marling-spike) is a tool used in marine ropework. Shaped in the for...

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Possible Crossword Clues
Metal tool damaging limes in park
Tool for separating strands of rope

Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles
Jan 27 2009 The Times - Cryptic
Nov 29 2008 The Guardian - Quick crossword

Possible Dictionary Clues
Alternative spelling of marlinespike.
a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)

Marlinspike description
Marlinspike (; sometimes marlin spike, marlinespike, or the archaic marlingspike/marling-spike) is a tool used in marine ropework. Shaped in the form of a polished metal cone tapered to a rounded or flattened point, they aid in such tasks as unlaying rope for splicing, untying knots, drawing marline tight using a marlinspike hitch, * and as a toggle joining ropes under tension in a belaying pin splice. * Most marlinspikes are 612 inches (1530 cm) long, but may reach 2 feet (61 cm) and more for working heavy cables and ropes. They are usually made from iron or steel, whereas fids, similar in shape and function, are formed from wood or bone. The marlinspike may be a separate tool or one item on a pocket knife. * Sailors who become proficient at knot tying, splicing, and sewing using the marlinspike are said to have mastered marlinespike seamanship, earning them the right to be known as marlin spikes or marlinspike seamen.

Marlinspike description

Marlinspike (; sometimes marlin spike, marlinespike, or the archaic marlingspike/marling-spike) is a tool used in marine ropework. Shaped in the form of a polished metal cone tapered to a rounded or flattened point, they aid in such tasks as unlaying rope for splicing, untying knots, drawing marline tight using a marlinspike hitch,
* and as a toggle joining ropes under tension in a belaying pin splice.
* Most marlinspikes are 612 inches (1530 cm) long, but may reach 2 feet (61 cm) and more for working heavy cables and ropes. They are usually made from iron or steel, whereas fids, similar in shape and function, are formed from wood or bone. The marlinspike may be a separate tool or one item on a pocket knife.
* Sailors who become proficient at knot tying, splicing, and sewing using the marlinspike are said to have mastered marlinespike seamanship, earning them the right to be known as marlin spikes or marlinspike seamen.

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