sennit
or sen·net
a flat, braided cordage, formed by plaiting strands of rope yarn or other fiber, used as small stuff aboard ships.
braided straw or grass used in making hats.
Origin of sennit
1- Also sin·net [sin-it] /ˈsɪn ɪt/ .
Words Nearby sennit
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How to use sennit in a sentence
These are arranged as the planking of a vessel, and very neatly put together, being sewed with sennit.
The Evolution of Culture | Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt-RiversThe planks are fastened together with sennit; the pieces are of no regular size or shape.
The Evolution of Culture | Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt-Riverssennit was then on his way to Barbadoes, however, nor do I believe your master of a press-gang ever does much before an enemy.
Miles Wallingford | James Fenimore CooperFrom the lofty cross-beams, on long sennit strings, hung the heads of enemies taken aforetime in jungle raid and sea foray.
Jerry of the Islands | Jack LondonNext, Lamai tied him securely with a sennit cord about the neck and untied the cords that bit into his legs.
Jerry of the Islands | Jack London
British Dictionary definitions for sennit
/ (ˈsɛnɪt) /
a flat braided cordage used on ships
plaited straw, grass, palm leaves, etc, as for making hats
Origin of sennit
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