marlinspike
Sailor's splicing tool
A marlinspike is a pointed metal tool used in rope work, especially aboard ships.
Sailors use it to separate strands of rope when splicing, to untie tight knots, or to work with heavy line that resists manipulation by hand.
The tool tapers to a point and may be straight or slightly curved: He worked the marlinspike into the knot until it loosened.
Connecting by interweaving ends
- whippingRepeated striking blows
- seizingTaking forcible possession
- coilingLooping around repeatedly
- braidingInterlacing three strands
splice · hitch · bend · loop · bight · bowline · clove hitch · reef knot
Rope-splicing pin
- awlPointed piercing implement
- prickerSmall sharp projection
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- needlePointed implement for sewing
palm · thimble · sailmaker · leatherwork · canvas · oakum · stitching · heaver
Traveling by ocean vessel
- bosunShip's deck crew chief
- deckhandShip's manual laborer
- seamanshipSkill in operating vessels
- yachtingRecreational vessel sailing
schooner · tall ship · square-rigger · clipper · brigantine · helm · starboard · port
Sail-hoisting tackle
- shroudBurial cloth or covering
- stayRemain in position
- ratlineRope step on rigging
- deadeyeUnerring shooter
turnbuckle · block · shackle · cleat · fairlead · tackle · standing rigging · forestay
Engraved whale ivory art
- bellropeLine to swing clappers
- ditty bagSailor's toiletry pouch
- monkey fistWeighted throwing line knot
- macraméFiber art using knots
splicing
Connecting by interweaving ends
braiding · splice · hitch · bend · loop · bight · bowline · clove hitch · reef knot · figure-eight
fid
Rope-splicing pin
needle · palm · thimble · sailmaker · leatherwork · canvas · oakum · stitching · heaver · rigger
seafaring
Traveling by ocean vessel
- bosunShip's deck crew chief
- deckhandShip's manual laborer
- seamanshipSkill in operating vessels
yachting · schooner · tall ship · square-rigger · clipper · brigantine · helm · starboard · port · windward
halyard
Sail-hoisting tackle
deadeye · turnbuckle · block · shackle · cleat · fairlead · tackle · standing rigging · forestay · backstay
scrimshaw
Engraved whale ivory art
- bellropeLine to swing clappers
- ditty bagSailor's toiletry pouch
- monkey fistWeighted throwing line knot
- seamanshipseamanship, steering, anchoring, navigation, chartwork
- Boating Gearanchor chain, bilge pump, boat hook, bow light, bow line
- ropeworkknot tying, knot, knots, ropework, hitch
- sailor gearsea chest, ditty bag, duffel bag, peacoat, oilskin
- boat toolsfid, palm, splicer, bilge pump, deck brush
- chandlerybilge pump, boat hook, cleat, dock line, fender
marlinspikeline cutter
One who skips ahead
knife · cutting tool · blade · wire cutters · shears