jackline

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noun

A strong line, fixed fore-and-aft on a yacht, to which the crew are clipped for safety

Scrabble 21

Meanings

nounjackline (plural jacklines)

plural jacklines

  1. nauticalA strong line, fixed fore-and-aft on a yacht, to which the crew are clipped for safety
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