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Apparel
noun · 78% connection
External clothing; vesture; garments; dress; garb; external habiliments or array.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Becket
noun · 78% connection
A small grommet, or a ring or loop of rope / metal for holding things in position, as spars, ropes, etc.; also a bracket, a pocket, or…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Binder
noun · 78% connection
One who binds; as, a binder of sheaves; one whose trade is to bind; as, a binder of books.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Boatswain
noun · 78% connection
An officer who has charge of the boats, sails, rigging, colors, anchors, cables, cordage, etc., of a ship, and who also summons the cr…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Bottomry
noun · 78% connection
A contract in the nature of a mortgage, by which the owner of a ship, or the master as his agent, hypothecates and binds the ship (and…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Bowline
noun · 78% connection
A rope fastened near the middle of the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails, by subordinate ropes, called bridles, and used…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Breastband
noun · 78% connection
A band for the breast. Specifically: (Naut.) A band of canvas, or a rope, fastened at both ends to the rigging, to support the man who…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Collar
noun · 78% connection
Something worn round the neck, whether for use, ornament, restraint, or identification; as, the collar of a coat; a lady's collar; the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Cord
noun · 78% connection
A string, or small rope, composed of several strands twisted together.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Eye
noun · 78% connection
A brood; as, an eye of pheasants.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Fair-leader
noun · 78% connection
A block, or ring, serving as a guide for the running rigging or for any rope.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Flower
noun · 78% connection
In the popular sense, the bloom or blossom of a plant; the showy portion, usually of a different color, shape, and texture from the fo…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Furniture
verb · 78% connection
That with which anything is furnished or supplied; supplies; outfit; equipment.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Grist
noun · 78% connection
Ground corn; that which is ground at one time; as much grain as is carried to the mill at one time, or the meal it produces.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Guy
noun · 78% connection
A rope, chain, or rod attached to anything to steady it; as: a rope to steady or guide an object which is being hoisted or lowered; a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Hoarseness
noun · 78% connection
Harshness or roughness of voice or sound, due to mucus collected on the vocal cords, or to swelling or looseness of the cords.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Ironwork
noun · 78% connection
Anything made of iron; -- a general name of such parts or pieces of a building, vessel, carriage, etc., as consist of iron.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
Knot
noun · 78% connection
A fastening together of the pars or ends of one or more threads, cords, ropes, etc., by any one of various ways of tying or entangling.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: ropes, cords, collectively, hence, anything.
