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Word: Marlinspike
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from marline + spike
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɑːlɪnspʌɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire.
Short Definition:pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire
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