marlinespike
[ mahr-lin-spahyk ]
/ ˈmɑr lɪnˌspaɪk /
noun Nautical.
a pointed iron implement used in separating the strands of rope in splicing, marling, etc.
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Also mar·lin·spike, mar·ling·spike [mahr-ling-spahyk]. /ˈmɑr lɪŋˌspaɪk/.
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British Dictionary definitions for marlinespike
marlinespike
marlinspike less commonly marlingspike (ˈmɑːlɪŋˌspaɪk)
/ (ˈmɑːlɪnˌspaɪk) /
noun
nautical a pointed metal tool used as a fid, spike, and for various other purposes
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