MARLINESPIKE

marlinespike, marlinspike, marlingspike

(noun) a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

marlinespike (plural marlinespikes)

Alternative spelling of marlinspike

Source: Wiktionary



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26 February 2025

ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; “an acrimonious dispute”; “bitter about the divorce”


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“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States

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