marlinespike
noun /'mɑrlən,spaɪk/
- Definition
- a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'marlinespike'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
5
Consonants
7
Length
12