boltrope
[
bohlt
-rohp]
/ˈboʊltˌroʊp/
noun
1.
Nautical.
a
rope
or the cordage sewn on the edges of a sail to strengthen it.
2.
a superior grade of
rope
.
Also,
bolt rope
.
Origin
1620-30;
bolt
1
+
rope
British Dictionary definitions for
boltrope
boltrope
/
ˈbəʊltˌrəʊp
/
noun
1.
(
nautical
) a rope sewn to the foot or luff of a sail to strengthen it
Word Origin
C17: from
bolt
1
+
rope