marlinspike

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

• 🇵🇹Ferramenta manual de metal, geralmente pontiaguda, usada para separar as pernas de um cabo ou corda, especialmente em trabalhos de emenda.

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.

   🇵🇹Ferramenta para emendar cabos

   Sinônimos: spike

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