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PRONUNCIATION OF MARLINSPIKE

marlinspike  [ˈmɑːlɪnˌspaɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MARLINSPIKE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Marlinspike is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MARLINSPIKE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

marlinspike

Marlinspike

Marlinspike is a tool used in marine ropework. Shaped in the form of a polished metal cone tapered to a rounded or flattened point, they aid in such tasks as unlaying rope for splicing, untying knots, drawing marline tight using a marlinspike hitch, and as a toggle joining ropes under tension in a belaying pin splice. Most marlinspikes are 6 to 12 inches long, but may reach 2 feet and more for working heavy cables and ropes. They are usually made from iron or steel, whereas fids, similar in shape and function, are formed from wood or bone. The marlinspike may be a separate tool or one item on a pocket knife. Sailors who become proficient at knot tying, splicing, and sewing using the marlinspike are said to have mastered marlinespike seamanship, earning them the right to be known as marlin spikes or marlinspike seamen.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MARLINSPIKE


alike
əˈlaɪk
bike
baɪk
dislike
dɪsˈlaɪk
garpike
ˈɡɑːˌpaɪk
handspike
ˈhændˌspaɪk
like
laɪk
like-for-like
ˌlaɪkfəˈlaɪk
likes
ˈlaɪk
marlinespike
ˈmɑːlɪŋˌspaɪk
marlingspike
ˈmɑːlɪŋˌspaɪk
mic
maɪk
mike
maɪk
muspike
ˈmʌspaɪk
pike
paɪk
rampike
ˈræmpaɪk
shunpike
ˈʃʌnˌpaɪk
spike
spaɪk
strike
straɪk
turnpike
ˈtɜːnˌpaɪk
unlike
ʌnˈlaɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MARLINSPIKE

marl
marlacious
Marlborough
Marley
marlin
marlin(e) spike
marline
marlinespike
marling
marlingspike
marlite
marlitic
Marlowe
marlstone
marly
marmalade
marmalade cat
marmalade orange
marmalade tree
marmalise

WORDS THAT END LIKE MARLINSPIKE

childlike
dike
dirt bike
feel like
human-like
hunger strike
jack pike
kike
marlin(e) spike
motorbike
mountain bike
Nike
road bike
sunlike
superbike
the like
there´s nothing like
tike
trike
walleyed pike

Synonyms and antonyms of marlinspike in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «marlinspike» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MARLINSPIKE

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Translator English - Chinese

marlinspike
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

marlinspike
570 millions of speakers

English

marlinspike
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Marlinspike
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

marlinspike
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Marlinspike
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

marlinspike
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

marlinspike
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Moulinsart
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Marlinspike
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Marlspeaker
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

Marlinspike氏
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마린 스파이크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Marlinspike
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Marlinspike
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

marlinspike
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मार्लिन्सपिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Marlinspike
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Marlinspike
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Marlinspike
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Marlinspike
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Marlinspike
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Marlinspike
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

marlinspike
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Marlin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Marlinspike
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of marlinspike

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MARLINSPIKE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about marlinspike

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MARLINSPIKE»

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1
The Arts of the Sailor: Knotting, Splicing and Ropework
In splicing or other work requiring the opening of the strands of rope one's fingers are often inadequate, and a marlinspike or fid must be employed. There are two kinds of spikes—one used for wire rope, which has a “head,” or knob at the end, ...
Hervey Garrett Smith, 2012
2
The Marlinspike Sailor [Second Edition, Enlarged]
In fact the few required knots, hitches or bends should be so well known that they can be tied blindfolded or in the dark....The greatest single value of this work is the amazing clarity he achieves in his drawings.
Hervey Garrett Smith, 2012
3
Seamanship: Fundamentals for the Deck Officer
Marlinspike Seamanship Introduction The marlinspike is a tapered steel tool used for separating strands of wire. It is one of the basic tools of the seaman, and it has become a symbol of the trade. Marlinspike seamanship is the descriptive term ...
David O. Dodge, Stephen E. Kyriss, 1981
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Marlinspike Sailor's Arts and Crafts: A Step-by-Step Guide ...
Even if you are new to the art, you can sit down with this book and within an hour have created something that shows your sailor’s skills, even if you have never set foot on the deck of a sailboat!
Barbara Merry, 2013
5
Seamanship: And Its Associated Duties in the Royal Navy : ...
The turns are passed by hand ; and each is hove taut separately by taking a marlinspike hitch over a marlinspike, and with the point prizing it against the rope until the service is taut. 204. A Marlinspike Hitch — is used for heaving the turns of a ...
Alfred Henry Alston, 1860
6
Marlinspike: Rope Splicing, Ropework, Belaying Pin, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, John McBrewster, 2011
7
The Marlinspike Seamanship: From "American Merchant Seaman's ...
Marlinspike seamanship is the art of working with rope, including tying knots and making splices.
Felix M. Cornell, Allan C. Hoffman, 1945
8
Annual Reports
Figure 21, plate lxxii, illustrates a large marlinspike, from ltaz- binsky. It is made from reindeer horn, tapers to a blunt end, and has the upper end forked. Figure 18, plate lxxii, shows an implement, from the lower Kusko- kwim, similar to the last ...
United States. American Ethnology Bureau, 1899
9
The Pirate Primer: Mastering the Language of Swashbucklers ...
The will-do threat is a simple statement of the speaker's intent to harm the addressee: “I'll bend a marlinspike 'round yer loaf.” Notice other ways of forming the will-do threat: “You'll see me bend a marlinspike 'round yer loaf.” “I've a mind to ...
George Choundas, 2010
10
The Eskimo about Bering Strait
Figure 21, plate LxxII, illustrates a large marlinspike, from Razbinsky. It is made from reindeer horn, tapers to a blunt end, and has the upper end forked. - Figure 18, plate Lxxn, shows an implement, from the lower Kuskokwim, similar to the last  ...
Edward William Nelson, 1900

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MARLINSPIKE»

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The Upload: Your tech news briefing for Friday, July 17
Meet Moxie Marlinspike, the programmer behind encryption software used by Whatsapp and Twitter, via this Wall Street Journal profile. «PCWorld, Jul 15»
2
Weekend tech reading: How Shazam works, R9 Fury reviewed
Moxie Marlinspike: The coder who encrypted your texts In the past decade, Moxie Marlinspike has squatted on an abandoned island, toured ... «TechSpot, Jul 15»
3
The Morning Download: Outdated Tech Infrastructure Led to …
Moxie Marlinspike: the coder who encrypted your texts. In the past decade, Moxie Marlinspike has squatted on an abandoned island, toured the ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
4
Moxie Marlinspike: The Coder Who Encrypted Your Texts
SAN FRANCISCO—In the past decade, Moxie Marlinspike has squatted on an abandoned island, toured the U.S. by hopping trains, he says, ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
5
Hospice Regatta, Friendship sloops share weekend racing stage
“And Ted is an expert in marlinspike seamanship. If you have to reeve a new line and can't remember how to do a Matthew Walker knot, you go ... «The Ellsworth American, Jul 15»
6
Friendship sloops converge on MDI
“And Ted is an expert in marlinspike seamanship. If you have to reeve a new line and can't remember how to do a Matthew Walker knot, you go ... «Mount Desert Islander, Jul 15»
7
Apprenticeshop announces summer programs
Marlinspike seamanship with former apprentice and boatbuilder Eric Stockinger will help participants learn the basics of decorative knot work, ... «Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald, Jul 15»
8
Annual Fourth Of July Parade Held in Southampton
By marlinspike (1857), Southampton on Jul 5, 15 9:02 AM. Like Reply Report as inappropriate. This comment has been removed because it is ... «27east.com, Jul 15»
9
Cyber UL Could Become Reality Under Leadership of Hacker Mudge
CFT also helped fund Miller's research on NFC security and Moxie Marlinspike's work on the Convergence system. Grand, a hardware ... «Threatpost, Jun 15»
10
8 Amazing Places To Get Married Around The World, No Matter …
... and comic collectables from all over the world. And if you're particular fans of Herge, creator of Tintin, there's even a recreation of the lobby of Marlinspike Hall. «Bustle, Jun 15»

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