bolt-rope

A form of bolt rope — Rope sewn around the edges of a sail to prevent tearing or fraying.

Meanings

nounbolt-rope (plural bolt-ropes)

plural bolt-ropes

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of bolt rope.
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