HEADROPE

Etymology

Noun

headrope (plural headropes)

(nautical) The part of a boltrope that is sewn to the upper edge or head of a sail.

Synonyms

• headline

Source: Wiktionary


Head"rope`, n. (Naut.)

Definition: That part of a boltrope which is sewed to the upper edge or head of a sail.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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