ALL meanings of marlinspike
mar·line·spike
M m - noun marlinspike A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire, especially in splicing. 1
- noun marlinspike a pointed iron implement used in separating the strands of rope in splicing, marling, etc. 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