cordage
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9.3
- noun
- /ˈkɔrdɪdʒ/
- Specialized
:
cuerda
- Chert cutting tools, charred corncobs, yucca cordage, and stones called manos and metates for grinding grain have all been found at Ivo.
- rope or cordage
Examples
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Until 1937, an estimated 80% of all rope, twine, and cordage was made from hemp.
Blog text (5) -
On the deck ahead, Gorran was a writhing mass of cordage.
Fiction book (1994) -
Because many soil layers were laced with delicate strands of cordage, the team had to excavate with tweezers and use soda straws to blow dirt from the fragile artifacts.
Academic text (2007) -
The sailors carefully inspected the cordage to ensure the rigging was secure before setting sail.
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The ship's cordage was worn from years of use, requiring careful replacement to maintain safety at sea.
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During the storm, the crew struggled to manage the cordage as the wind whipped violently around them.
Synonyms
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6.3
Ropes and cables on a ship that hold the masts and control the sails
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Morphology
Etymology
Cordage comes from the same root as cord, which means 'rope' or 'string'. So, think of a ship's bundle of cords used for sails and masts, and you have cordage — the ropes and lines on a ship.