单词 | heart yarn |
释义 | > as lemmasheart yarn heart yarn n. Nautical the soft yarn in the centre of a rope; (also) = heart strand n. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > other manufactured or derived materials > [noun] > rope or cord > strand of rope > central strand heart1759 heart strand1798 heart yarn1827 core1849 1827 E. Boys Narr. Captivity & Adventures France & Flanders 92 In the night, we hacked several of the heart-yarns, so that the first time it was used in the morning, it broke. 1907 H. R. Carter Mod. Flax, Hemp, & Jute Spinning & Twisting xi. 172 The length of core or heart yarn required is from 1¼ times the length of the rope for a 4-strand hawser to [etc.]. 1998 B. Toss Compl. Rigger's Apprentice vi. 236 Be careful not to pick up any of the wire's heart yarns. < as lemmas |
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