marlingspike

• Ein spitzes Eisenwerkzeug, das zum Auseinanderdrehen von Seil- oder Tauschlägen verwendet wird, meist beim Spleißen.

A pointed iron hand tool used to separate strands of a rope or cable, typically during splicing.

1. Rope-working toolC2formal

   A pointed iron hand tool used to separate strands of a rope or cable, especially during splicing.

   Werkzeug zur Seilbearbeitung

   • The sailor used a marlingspike to splice the thick rope.
   • He carefully inserted the marlingspike between the strands of the cable.
   • A marlingspike is essential for working with heavy maritime ropes.

   Synonymespike