cordage

• Sustantivo con dos acepciones principales: puede referirse al volumen total de madera en un terreno, medido en cuerdas o cords, o al conjunto de cuerdas y cabos empleado en el aparejo de un barco.

A noun with two primary meanings: it can refer to the total volume of wood in an area measured in cords, or to the system of ropes used in a ship's rigging.

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1. Wood volume measurementC2formal

   The amount of wood in a given area, measured in cords (a unit of volume for stacked firewood).

   Medición de volumen de madera en cuerdas

   • The forest's cordage was estimated for the upcoming harvest.
   • They calculated the cordage of the timber to determine its value.
   • The surveyor measured the cordage of the woodland.

2. Ship rigging ropesC2formal

   The system of ropes and lines used in the rigging of a sailing ship.

   Jarcia (cordelería de un buque)

   • The sailors inspected the cordage for any signs of wear.
   • The ship's cordage was replaced before the long voyage.
   • He learned to tie knots used in maritime cordage.

   Sinónimosrigging