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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, rope.
Acrobat
noun · 78% connection
One who practices rope dancing, high vaulting, or other daring gymnastic feats.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, rope.
Anchor
noun · 78% connection
A iron instrument which is attached to a ship by a cable (rope or chain), and which, being cast overboard, lays hold of the earth by a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, rope.
Bac
noun · 78% connection
A broad, flatbottomed ferryboat, usually worked by a rope.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, rope.
Backstay
noun · 78% connection
A rope or stay extending from the masthead to the side of a ship, slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supporting the mast.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, 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, 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, rope.
Bedcord
noun · 78% connection
A cord or rope interwoven in a bedstead so as to support the bed.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, rope.
Belay
verb · 78% connection
To make fast, as a rope, by taking several turns with it round a pin, cleat, or kevel.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, 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, 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, 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, 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, rope.
Displat
verb · 78% connection
To untwist; to uncurl; to unplat.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, 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, 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, rope.
Feaze
verb · 78% connection
To untwist; to unravel, as the end of a rope.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: untwist, 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, rope.
