rope yarn

• Término histórico que designa un período de descanso u ocio, originalmente una pausa en el trabajo a bordo de un barco en que los marineros reparaban cabos. También se usa para referirse a unas vacaciones cortas o tiempo libre.

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.

   Hilo para cuerda

   • 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.

   Charla trivial

   • 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.