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marlinspike (/ˈmɑːrlɪnspaɪk/,
sometimes spelled marlin spike,
marlinespike, or [archaic] marlingspike) is a tool used in
marine ropework.
Shaped in the...
- The
marlinespike hitch is a
temporary knot used to
attach a rod to a rope in
order to form a handle. This
allows more
tension than
could be
produced comfortably...
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Ropework or
marlinespike seamanship are
umbrella terms for a
skillset spanning the use, maintenance, and
repair of rope.
Ropework is used by seafarers...
- International. ASTM International.
Retrieved 8
February 2024. "Chapter 3 -
Marlinespike Seamanship -
Sewing canvas by Hand". Seaman:
Military manual for the...
- Highwayman's
Hitching tie
Icicle Improved clinch Killick Knute Lobster buoy
Marlinespike Munter Ossel Pile Pipe Sailor's
Snuggle Swing Taut-line
Timber Trucker's...
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traditionally made of wood or bone. It is used to work with rope and
canvas in
marlinespike seamanship. A fid
differs from a
marlinspike in
material and purposes...
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fourth mate. A
boatswain must be
highly skilled in all
matters of
marlinespike seamanship required for
working on deck of a
seagoing vessel. The boatswain...
- on the knot
without injuring the hands, one can
fashion handles using marlinespike hitches made
around two rods.
Constrictor knots can be used for temporarily...
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decorative knot that is used to keep the end of a rope from
fraying Marlinespike hitch –
temporary knot used to
attach a rod to a rope in
order to form...
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personnel in ship's
maintenance duties in all
activities relating to
marlinespike, deck, boat seamanship, painting, maintenance,
upkeep of ship's external...
