houseline

[hous-lahyn] /ˈhaʊsˌlaɪn/

noun, Nautical

light cordage used for seizing.

Origin

1760-70; house + line¹

Examples from the web for houseline

The houseline is the homeowner's responsibility to maintain.
The customer typically owns the line, and the service includes monthly houseline inspections by meter-readers.

British Dictionary definitions for houseline

/ˈhaʊsˌlaɪn/

noun

(nautical) tarred marline Also called housing