noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of marlinspike. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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