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Meaning of bolt rope | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Rope sewn around the edges of a sail to prevent tearing or fraying.

Equivalents

Català ralinga
Suomi liesma
Gaeilge aighre
Galego relinga
Italiano gratile

Examples

“Bolt rope, a rope sewed to the edges of a sail to strengthen them and prevent their splitting.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

bolt thrower bolt upright bolt-action bolt-hole bolt-on bolt-rope

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