marlinspike

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

• 🇷🇺Заострённый железный ручной инструмент, используемый для разделения прядей троса или кабеля, обычно при сращивании.

1. Tool for splicing rope C2 formal technical

   A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate the strands of rope or cable during splicing.

   • The sailor used a marlinspike to loosen the tight strands of the rope.
   • Before splicing the cable, he carefully inserted the marlinspike between the fibers.
   • A marlinspike is an essential tool on any sailing vessel for rope work.

   🇷🇺Инструмент для сращивания канатов

   Synonyms: spike

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