English Word · Advanced
bowline
A rope fastened near the middle of the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails
Pronunciation: /ˈbəʊlɪn/
Meaning
A rope used to pull the weather edge of a square sail forward.
Example
The sailor adjusted the bowline to catch the wind more effectively.
The sailor adjusted the bowline to catch the wind more effectively.
Practice tips
- Practice bowline out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.