Boatrope
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Boatrope is a noun meaning A rope used for the rigging of a boat.
Meaning
A rope used for the rigging of a boat.
Example Sentences
The seaboat is fully manned and half way to the water down the ship's side, on deck a team of hefty sailors stand ready with the boatrope in hand poised for the seaboat to hit the water.
Word Forms
- boatropes
- boat-rope
- boat rope
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ropeband, boltrope, yard-rope, footrope, horse, yardrope.
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