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单词 to spin a twist
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to spin a twist
b. Nautical. Each of the strands of which a rope consists. Also to spin a twist (figurative): see quot. 1867.
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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.
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