English Word · Advanced
hambroline
A three-stranded tarred hemp cord
Pronunciation: say hambroline
Meaning
A type of small, three-stranded tarred hemp cord used on ships for lashing or seizing.
Example
The sailor used a length of hambroline to lash the gear securely to the deck.
The sailor used a length of hambroline to lash the gear securely to the deck.
Practice tips
- Practice hambroline out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
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