boltrope

Related to boltrope: downhaul

bolt·rope

B0377500 (bōlt′rōp′)n. Nautical A rope sewn into the outer edge of a sail to prevent it from tearing.

boltrope

(ˈbəʊltˌrəʊp) n (Nautical Terms) nautical a rope sewn to the foot or luff of a sail to strengthen it[C17: from bolt1 + rope]

bolt•rope

(ˈboʊltˌroʊp)

n. a rope or the cordage sewn on the edges of a sail to strengthen it. [1620–30]