rope yarn

• مصطلح بحري تاريخي يشير إلى فترة راحة أو وقت فراغ، كان في الأصل استراحة من العمل على السفينة عندما يقوم البحارة بإصلاح الحبال. ويُستخدم أيضاً للإشارة إلى إجازة قصيرة أو وقت حر.

A historical term referring to a period of rest or leisure, originally a break from work on a ship where sailors would repair ropes. Also used to mean a short holiday or time off.

1. Nautical materialC1formal

   The fibers or threads used to make rope, often from hemp or other natural materials.

   خيط الحبال

   • The sailor twisted the rope yarn into a strong cord.
   • Rope yarn is often treated with tar to prevent rot.
   • They stored bundles of rope yarn in the ship's hold.

2. Trivial or idle talkC2informalbritish

   A colloquial term for gossip, trivial conversation, or idle chatter.

   حديث فارغ

   • Stop wasting time on rope yarn and get back to work.
   • The old men sat around the fire exchanging rope yarn.
   • His stories were nothing but rope yarn and exaggeration.