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(nautical) A set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging. / (obsolete) An amount of wood measured in cords.

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cordage

Source Word

cordage

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

countable uncountable obsolete

Japanese Meaning

船舶の索具に用いられる、ロープやひもなどの集合（船の装備用索具）。 / （古い用法）木材の量を示す単位としての意味（cordによる木材計量）。

Before the storm hit, the sailors double-checked the cordage to ensure nothing would snap in the high winds.

嵐が来る前に、船員たちは船のロープ類を念入りに点検し、強風で切れないように備えた。

Sense（1）

(nautical) A set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging.

So Juan stood, bewildered on the deck: / The wind sung, cordage strained, and sailors swore […]

Sense（2）

(obsolete) An amount of wood measured in cords.

cordages

（ plural ）