Gantlines

/ˈɡæntlaɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'gantline'; multiple ropes or lines used on ships for hoisting and loading cargo.

Etymology

The plural form of 'gantline,' formed by adding the regular English plural suffix '-s' to the singular nautical term.

Kelly Says

A sailing ship might have dozens of different gantlines, each rigged for different purposes—some for barrels of water, some for cannons, some for supplies—all carefully organized in the ship's rigging system!

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