marlinspike

• 一种锥形铁制工具，用于在拼接绳索或缆绳时分开股线。

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

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   A pointed metal tool used by sailors to separate the strands of rope or cable during splicing.

   拼接绳索的工具

   • 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.

   同义词spike