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† ˈknave-line Naut. Obs. In 7 knauling, knaueline. One of the small lines in the tackling of a vessel (see quot. 1627).
1626Capt. Smith Accid. Yng. Seamen 15 Small cordage, as head lines, the knaulings, gassits or furling lines. 1627― Seaman's Gram. v. 24 The Knaue-line is a rope [that] hath one end fastened to the crosse trees, and so comes downe by the ties to the Rams head..to keepe the ties and Halyards from turning about one another when they are new. 1678Phillips (ed. 4), Knave Line. 1867in Smyth Sailor's Word-bk. s.v. Line. |