sennit

sennit

sen·nit

S0260800 (sĕn′ĭt)n.1. Cordage formed by braiding several strands of rope fiber or similar material.2. Braided straw, grass, or palm leaves for making hats.

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sennit

(ˈsɛnɪt) n1. (Nautical Terms) a flat braided cordage used on ships2. (Textiles) plaited straw, grass, palm leaves, etc, as for making hats[C17: of unknown origin]

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Noun

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sennit - flat braided cordage that is used on shipscordage - the ropes in the rigging of a ship