What does gantline mean?
Gantline means (nautical) A line rigged to a mast, used to hoist rigging..
Gantline
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(nautical) A line rigged to a mast, used to hoist rigging..
Example Sentences
A moment later, I saw the man's head appear over the top. He had the tail-block slung round his neck, and the end of the gantline over his shoulder.
He drew deep breath; a gantline swayed aloft A lower topsail, hard with rope and leather, Such as men's frozen fingers fight with oft Below the Ramirez in Cape Hom weather.
“Now then — to the main topsail now! Tally on to that gantline. Don't stand about there!”
Synonyms for gantline
Antonyms for gantline
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Word Forms
- gantlines
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gantline?
Common synonyms include girtline.
What is the opposite of gantline?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gantline in a sentence?
A moment later, I saw the man's head appear over the top. He had the tail-block slung round his neck, and the end of the gantline over his shoulder.
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