Definition of marlinspike in English:

marlinspike

noun ˈmɑːlɪnspʌɪkˈmɑrlənˌspaɪk

A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire.
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Example sentencesExamples
- A screaming sailor, clad in a sodden loincloth and wielding a marlinspike, leaps at him.
- There's no technobabbling about phased inducers or flux capacitors or what-have-you; the ‘space-ships’ are gorgeously retro, with sails and masts and marlinspikes.
- This knot is used to temporarily secure a marlinspike, a device used to splice rope, to another object.
- In splicing or other work requiring the opening of the strands of rope one's fingers are often inadequate, and a marlinspike or fid must be employed.

Origin

Early 17th century (originally as marling spike): from marling, present participle of marl 'fasten with marline' (from Dutch marlen 'keep binding') + spike¹.

Definition of marlinspike in US English:

marlinspike

(also marlinespike)

nounˈmɑrlənˌspaɪkˈmärlənˌspīk

A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire, especially in splicing.
解索针
Example sentencesExamples
- This knot is used to temporarily secure a marlinspike, a device used to splice rope, to another object.
- A screaming sailor, clad in a sodden loincloth and wielding a marlinspike, leaps at him.
- There's no technobabbling about phased inducers or flux capacitors or what-have-you; the ‘space-ships’ are gorgeously retro, with sails and masts and marlinspikes.
- In splicing or other work requiring the opening of the strands of rope one's fingers are often inadequate, and a marlinspike or fid must be employed.

Origin

Early 17th century (originally as marling spike): from marling, present participle of marl ‘fasten with marline’ (from Dutch marlen ‘keep binding’) + spike.

词汇	marlinspike
释义	Definition of marlinspike in English: marlinspike noun ˈmɑːlɪnspʌɪkˈmɑrlənˌspaɪk A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire. 解索针 Example sentencesExamples A screaming sailor, clad in a sodden loincloth and wielding a marlinspike, leaps at him. There's no technobabbling about phased inducers or flux capacitors or what-have-you; the ‘space-ships’ are gorgeously retro, with sails and masts and marlinspikes. This knot is used to temporarily secure a marlinspike, a device used to splice rope, to another object. In splicing or other work requiring the opening of the strands of rope one's fingers are often inadequate, and a marlinspike or fid must be employed. Origin Early 17th century (originally as marling spike): from marling, present participle of marl 'fasten with marline' (from Dutch marlen 'keep binding') + spike¹. Definition of marlinspike in US English: marlinspike (also marlinespike) nounˈmɑrlənˌspaɪkˈmärlənˌspīk A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate strands of rope or wire, especially in splicing. 解索针 Example sentencesExamples This knot is used to temporarily secure a marlinspike, a device used to splice rope, to another object. A screaming sailor, clad in a sodden loincloth and wielding a marlinspike, leaps at him. There's no technobabbling about phased inducers or flux capacitors or what-have-you; the ‘space-ships’ are gorgeously retro, with sails and masts and marlinspikes. In splicing or other work requiring the opening of the strands of rope one's fingers are often inadequate, and a marlinspike or fid must be employed. Origin Early 17th century (originally as marling spike): from marling, present participle of marl ‘fasten with marline’ (from Dutch marlen ‘keep binding’) + spike.
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