marlingspike

• Ferramenta manual de ferro, geralmente pontiaguda, usada para separar as pernas de um cabo ou corda, especialmente no trabalho de emenda. Também pode designar um tipo de punção ou ferro de abrir cordame.

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

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

   Ferramenta para trabalho com cordas

   • 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.

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