baggywrinkle

noun

Meaning

A brush-like pad made of rope, attached to a shroud in order to prevent wear on sails.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

wrimple(English)wrine(English)woolder(English)quilting(English)guess warp(English)warp(English)riveling(English)wrinkling(English)

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