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.

boltrope

/ ˈbəʊltˌrəʊp /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of boltrope¹

First recorded in 1620–30; bolt ¹ + rope

Word History and Origins

Origin of boltrope¹

C17: from bolt ¹+ rope

Example Sentences

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

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Is there nothing earthly that hangs upon your mind, Boltrope?

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Ben Boltrope was one of the first to stand out; but Mr Meldrum at once motioned him back.

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This face seemed again changed to the well-known stern features of Captain Boltrope.

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I approached Captain Boltrope and repeated the salute without conscientiously omitting a single detail.

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