Nautical. The action of unlaying and tapering the end of a rope (see point, v.1 14b); (also) the end of a rope tapered in this way. Now rare.
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| 释义 | society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > other manufactured or derived materials > [noun] > rope or cord > tapered end of rope (1) pointing1769 Nautical. The action of unlaying and tapering the end of a rope (see point, v.1 14b); (also) the end of a rope tapered in this way. Now rare. |
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