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marlinespike
[ mahr-lin-spahyk ]
noun
, Nautical.
- a pointed iron implement used in separating the strands of rope in splicing, marling, etc.
marlinespike
/ ˈmɑːlɪnˌspaɪk; ˈmɑːlɪŋˌspaɪk /
noun
- nautical a pointed metal tool used as a fid, spike, and for various other purposes
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