houseline

American

[hous-lahyn] / ˈhaʊsˌlaɪn /

noun

Nautical.

light cordage used for seizing.

houseline British

/ ˈhaʊsˌlaɪn /

noun

Also called: housing. nautical tarred marline

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Etymology

Origin of houseline

First recorded in 1760–70; house + line ¹

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