单词 | to spin a twist |
释义 | > as lemmasto spin a twist b. Nautical. Each of the strands of which a rope consists. Also to spin a twist (figurative): see quot. 1867. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > other manufactured or derived materials > [noun] > rope or cord > strand of rope strand1497 twist1685 ready1851 society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > ropes or chains other than rigging or cable > [noun] > rope collective or as material > strand or part of strand strain1589 rope yarn1620 yarn1627 twist1685 ready1851 society > leisure > the arts > literature > prose > narrative or story > tell a story [verb (intransitive)] to tell one's taleOE narrate1795 to spin a yarn1819 yarn1859 to spin a twist1867 1685 N. Boteler Six Dialogues Sea-services 192 The ends of the Strands or several Twists, are with a Fidd drawn into the ends of the other Ropes Strands, and this is called a Splice. 1769 W. Falconer Universal Dict. Marine at Marling-spike The twists, or strands of a rope. 1867 W. H. Smyth & E. Belcher Sailor's Word-bk. Spin a Twist or a Yarn, to tell a long story; much prized in a dreary watch, if not tedious. < as lemmas |
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