marlinspike

mar·line·spike

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-lin-spahyk]
- /ˈmɑr lɪnˌspaɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-lin-spahyk]
- /ˈmɑr lɪnˌspaɪk/

Definitions of marlinspike word

noun marlinspike a pointed iron implement used in separating the strands of rope in splicing, marling, etc. 1
noun marlinspike A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire, especially in splicing. 1
noun marlinspike A tool, consisting of a pointed metal spike, used to manipulate the strands of rope or cable when knotting and splicing. 0

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Origin of marlinspike

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

1620-30; orig. marling spike. See marl2, -ing1, spike1

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Parts of speech for Marlinspike

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marlinspike popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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