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CABLE |
Metal rope |
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STRAP |
A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for
fastening it to anything. |
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LADDER |
A frame usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, for
ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened
cross strips or rounds forming steps. |
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BECKET |
A small grommet, or a ring or loop of rope / metal for
holding things in position, as spars, ropes, etc.; also a bracket, a
pocket, or a handle made of rope. |
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MANTELET |
A musket-proof shield of rope, wood, or metal, which is
sometimes used for the protection of sappers or riflemen while
attacking a fortress, or... |
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LOOP |
A fold or doubling of a thread, cord, rope, etc., through
which another thread, cord, etc., can be passed, or which a hook can be
hooked into; an eye, as of metal; a staple; a noose; a bight. |
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CLEAT |
A device made of wood or metal, having two arms, around
which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as to hold securely and
yet be readily ... |