cordage

CEFRC1

/ˈkɔːdɪdʒ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Ropes and cords used for tying, lifting, or supporting things.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging.

Examples

  • The cordage on the ship was worn.

  • The sailors checked the strength of the ship's cordage.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An amount of wood measured in cords.

  2. Cord (of any type) when viewed as a mass or commodity.

More examples

In context

  • Cordage is used for sailing vessels.

  • So Juan stood, bewildered on the deck: / The wind sung, cordage strained, and sailors swore […]

  • […] as the old craft deep dived into the green seas, and sent the shivering frost all over her, and the winds howled, and the cordage rang […]

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The ship had plenty of blank for securing the cargo.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French cordage.