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mar·line·spike
/
ˈmɑr
lɪnˌspaɪk
/
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[
mahr
-lin-spahyk
]
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noun
Nautical
.
a pointed iron implement used in separating the strands of rope in splicing, marling, etc.
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mar·lin·spike,
mar·ling·spike
/
ˈmɑr
lɪŋˌspaɪk
/
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[
mahr
-ling-spahyk
]
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.
Origin:
1620–30;
orig.
marling spike.
See
marl
2
,
-ing
1
,
spike
1
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marlinespike
, (
less commonly
)
marlinspike
or
(
less commonly
)
marlingspike
(ˈmɑːlɪnˌspaɪk, ˈmɑːlɪŋˌspaɪk)
—
n
nautical
a pointed metal tool used as a fid, spike, and for various other purposes
marlinspike
, (
less commonly
)
marlinspike
or
(
less commonly
)
marlingspike
—
n
marlingspike
, (
less commonly
)
marlinspike
or
(
less commonly
)
marlingspike
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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