cordage

• 名词，有两个主要含义：一是指用绳索、缆绳等组成的整套索具或绳具，尤指船上的帆缆索具；二是指以考得（cord）为单位计量的木材总量。

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).

   木柴堆体积

   • 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.

   船用索具绳索

   • 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.

   同义词rigging