twice-laid

[twahys-leyd]

adjective

made from strands of used rope.

made from makeshift or used material.

Origin of twice-laid

First recorded in 1585–95

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Historical Examples of twice-laid

It is principally used in caulking the seams, for stopping leaks, and for making into twice-laid ropes.
The Sailor's Word-Book
William Henry Smyth

British Dictionary definitions for twice-laid

twice-laid

adjective

made from strands of used rope

made from old or used material or retwisted yarn

Word Origin for twice-laid

C16: from lay 1 (in the sense: to twist together)

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