sennit

or sen·net

[ sen-it ]

noun

1. a flat, braided cordage, formed by plaiting strands of rope yarn or other fiber, used as small stuff aboard ships.
2. braided straw or grass used in making hats.

sennit

/ ˈsɛnɪt /

noun

1. a flat braided cordage used on ships
2. plaited straw, grass, palm leaves, etc, as for making hats

Word History and Origins

Origin of sennit¹

First recorded in 1760–70; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of sennit¹

C17: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

These are arranged as the planking of a vessel, and very neatly put together, being sewed with sennit.

From Project Gutenberg

The planks are fastened together with sennit; the pieces are of no regular size or shape.

From Project Gutenberg

Sennit was then on his way to Barbadoes, however, nor do I believe your master of a press-gang ever does much before an enemy.

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From the lofty cross-beams, on long sennit strings, hung the heads of enemies taken aforetime in jungle raid and sea foray.

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Next, Lamai tied him securely with a sennit cord about the neck and untied the cords that bit into his legs.

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