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marline

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːlɪn/
Definition of marline

noun

[mass noun] Nautical
  • light rope made of two strands, used for binding larger ropes.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Middle Low German marling, with the ending influenced by line1

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