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Webster 1913 Edition

Contline

Cont′lineˊ

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Noun.

1.

(Ropemaking)

The space between the strands on the outside of a rope.

Knight.

2.

(Naut.)

The space between the bilges of two casks stowed side by side.

Definition 2024

contline

contline

English

Noun

contline ‎(plural contlines)

(nautical) The spiral groove between the strands of a rope
(nautical) The space between casks stowed side by side