English Expression · Intermediate

bolt rope

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

Pronunciation: say bolt rope

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

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