ROPEWORK

Etymology

Noun

ropework (countable and uncountable, plural ropeworks)

(nautical) The making, repairing, knotting, splicing and storing of rope, and the manufacture of devices from rope, mostly by use of the marlinspike

A form of raised convex or painted decoration in the form of twisted rope applied to architecture, ceramics, metalwork and furniture

Source: Wiktionary



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14 November 2024

FRISK

(noun) the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs; “he gave the suspect a quick frisk”


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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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