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Marlingspike
see synonyms of marlingspikeNoun
1. marlinespike, marlingspike, marlinspike
a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)
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Marlingspike
see synonyms of marlingspikenoun
another name for marlinespike
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Marlingspike
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A pointed metal spike, used to separate strands of rope or wire in splicing.
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