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Accumulator
noun · 78% connection
A system of elastic springs for relieving the strain upon a rope, as in deep-sea dredging.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
Balance
noun · 78% connection
To support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling; as, to balance a plate on the end of a cane; to balance one's self on a tight…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
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: untwist, unravel, rope.
Bridle
noun · 78% connection
A span of rope, line, or chain made fast as both ends, so that another rope, line, or chain may be attached to its middle.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
Cleat
noun · 78% connection
A device made of wood or metal, having two arms, around which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as to hold securely and yet be…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
Contract
verb · 78% connection
To be drawn together so as to be diminished in size or extent; to shrink; to be reduced in compass or in duration; as, iron contracts…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
Cuckold's knot
unknown · 78% connection
A hitch or knot, by which a rope is secured to a spar, the two parts of the rope being crossed and seized together; -- called also cuc…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
Displat
verb · 78% connection
To untwist; to uncurl; to unplat.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
Eye
noun · 78% connection
A loop forming part of anything, or a hole through anything, to receive a rope, hook, pin, shaft, etc.; as an eye at the end of a tie…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
Eye-splice
noun · 78% connection
A splice formed by bending a rope's end back, and fastening it into the rope, forming a loop or eye. See Illust. under Splice.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
Grist
noun · 78% connection
In rope making, a given size of rope, common grist being a rope three inches in circumference, with twenty yarns in each of the three…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
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: untwist, unravel, rope.
Hyalonema
noun · 78% connection
A genus of hexactinelline sponges, having a long stem composed of very long, slender, transparent, siliceous fibres twisted together l…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
Lay
verb · 78% connection
To put the strands of (a rope, a cable, etc.) in their proper places and twist or unite them; as, to lay a cable or rope.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
Network
noun · 78% connection
an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
Ravel
verb · 78% connection
To separate or undo the texture of; to take apart; to untwist; to unweave or unknit; -- often followed by out; as, to ravel a twist; t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
Render
verb · 78% connection
To pass; to run; -- said of the passage of a rope through a block, eyelet, etc.; as, a rope renders well, that is, passes freely; also…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
Resolve
verb · 78% connection
To reduce to simple or intelligible notions; -- said of complex ideas or obscure questions; to make clear or certain; to free from dou…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, unravel, rope.
