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codline

American  
[kod-lahyn] / ˈkɒdˌlaɪn /

noun

Nautical.

  1. an untarred cord of hemp or cotton, used for fishing and for various purposes aboard a ship.

Etymology

Origin of codline

First recorded in 1625–35; cod 1 + line 1

Example Sentences

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There was a piece of codline in my pocket and I had his wrists knotted behind him in short order—nor was I particular whether I hurt him, or not!

From Project Gutenberg

I fastened the boat, and then, with the oars on my shoulder and the slack of the codline in my hand, start him up the shell road.

From Project Gutenberg

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