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boltrope

American  
[bohlt-rohp] / ˈboʊltˌroʊp /
Or bolt rope

noun

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

  2. a superior grade of rope.

boltrope British  
/ ˈbəʊltˌrəʊp /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of boltrope

First recorded in 1620–30; bolt 1 + rope

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The spray was dashing over her bows, and her jib was wet several feet above the boltrope.

From Little By Little or, The Cruise of the Flyaway by Optic, Oliver

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