spun yarn

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spun yarn

A lightweight line made of several rope yarns loosely wound together, used for seizings onboard ship.

spun yarn

(Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical small stuff made from rope yarns twisted together

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spun yarn - (nautical) small stuff consisting of a lightweight rope made of several rope yarns loosely wound together

sailing, seafaring, navigation - the work of a sailor

small stuff - any light rope used on shipboard

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