rope yarn

• 历史用语，指休息或闲暇时间，最初指船上水手停下工作修补缆绳的间歇；也指短假或空闲时间。

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.

   绳纱

   • 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.

   闲聊

   • 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.