cordage

Noun

Meaning

Ropes or cords, collectively; hence, anything made of rope or cord, as those parts of the rigging of a ship which consist of ropes.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

line strand lasso measure capacity content string cable chain tape quantity wire bond fiber gear

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Antonyms

separate repulse fight dispute counter contest

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Hypernyms

amount measure quantity rope

Hyponyms

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Examples

Sales of abaca cordage surged 20 percent in 2014 to a total of 5,093 MT from 4,240 MT, with the United States holding around 68 percent of the market. Source: Internet

Joseph then recruited his brother to balloon building by writing, "Get in a supply of taffeta and of cordage, quickly, and you will see one of the most astonishing sights in the world." Source: Internet

Running rigging is the cordage used to control the shape and position of the sails. Source: Internet

Standing rigging is cordage which is fixed in position. Source: Internet

The materials chosen for cordage are determined by the strength and weight of the rope. Source: Internet

The medium-grade fibre is used in the cordage industry for making ropes, baler and binder twine. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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