Last Updated:2025/12/05
(naval, historical, slang) A thread of red or blue worsted, worked into the ropes manufactured in the government dockyards, to identify them if stolen. Also a blue thread worked into canvas for the same purpose.
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rogue's yarn
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Source Word
rogue's yarn
Noun
historical
slang
Japanese Meaning
(海軍・歴史的、スラング)政府造船所で製造されるロープに、盗難防止の識別目的で混ぜ込まれる赤または青の粗い糸。さらに、同様の目的でキャンバスに施される青い糸も指す。
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