释义 |
ˈcont-line [Of uncertain derivation: it has been suggested that cont is a variant of cant n.1] 1. ‘The spiral intervals formed between the strands of a rope, by their being twisted together’.
1848G. Biddlecombe Art of Rigging 10. 1874 Knight Dict. Mech. 612 Cont-line..in worming..is filled up with spun yarn or small rope, which brings the rope so treated to a nearly cylindrical shape. 2. ‘The space between the bilges of two casks stowed side by side’.
1867Smyth Sailor's Word-bk. |