cuttyhunk
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cuttyhunk
1915–20, named after Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts
Example Sentences
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The cuttyhunk line is, however, absolutely useless for anything except trolling; it is far too light for casting a fly or even for throwing a minnow or any other kind of bait.
From Fishing in British Columbia With a Chapter on Tuna Fishing at Santa Catalina by Lambert, Thomas Wilson
The line is a peculiarly American production, known as cuttyhunk line, made of flax, immensely strong, very light and cheap.
From Fishing in British Columbia With a Chapter on Tuna Fishing at Santa Catalina by Lambert, Thomas Wilson
The Americans use at Catalina for tuna fishing a line called cuttyhunk line; it is very thin, light, and of tremendous strength.
From Fishing in British Columbia With a Chapter on Tuna Fishing at Santa Catalina by Lambert, Thomas Wilson
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