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词汇 nave-line
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Definition of nave-line in English:

nave-line

noun ˈneɪvlʌɪn
Nautical rare, historical
  • In square-rigged sailing vessels: a short line holding the parrel or truss of a yard to the mast or crosstrees, allowing freedom of movement for bracing.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in William Sutherland (fl. 1711–1717). Probably a variant of knave-line, or perhaps from nave + line, or perhaps from navel + line.

Definition of nave-line in US English:

nave-line

nounˈneɪvlʌɪn
Nautical rare, historical
  • In square-rigged sailing vessels: a short line holding the parrel or truss of a yard to the mast or crosstrees, allowing freedom of movement for bracing.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in William Sutherland (fl. 1711–1717). Probably a variant of knave-line, or perhaps from nave + line, or perhaps from navel + line.

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