boltrope

or bolt rope

[ bohlt-rohp ]

noun
  1. Nautical. a rope or the cordage sewn on the edges of a sail to strengthen it.

  2. a superior grade of rope.

Origin of boltrope

1
First recorded in 1620–30; bolt1 + rope

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British Dictionary definitions for boltrope

boltrope

/ (ˈbəʊltˌrəʊp) /


noun
  1. nautical a rope sewn to the foot or luff of a sail to strengthen it

Origin of boltrope

1
C17: from bolt 1 + rope

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