transitive. To join (ropes, cables, lines, etc.) by untwisting and interweaving the strands of the ends so as to form one continuous length; to…

transitive (Nautical). To wind rope or chain round (a mast or the like) to strengthen it where it is broken or where (being made of two or more…

To dry in a stove or heated chamber: Nautical, to dry (ropes) in this manner to prepare them for tarring.

transitive. Nautical. To make (a caulked seam, etc.) watertight with canvas strips daubed with pitch; (also) to wrap (tarred) canvas strips or…

transitive. Originally and chiefly Nautical. To wind a protective or strengthening layer of cord, twine, wire, etc., tightly around (something, esp…

transitive. Nautical. To unlay and taper the end of (a rope or cable) to prevent fraying, or to facilitate reeving.

Nautical. To sew or fasten bunches of rope-yarn over (a mat or sail) so as to produce a shaggy surface, suitable to prevent chafing or stop a leak.

transitive. To join or intertwine (ropes) by means of a long splice.