footrope.
a rope attached to the lower part of a sail
Meaning & usage
a rope attached to the lower part of a sail
a rope attached to a yard that sailors stood on to stabilize it when furling or reefing
a rope or chain forming the bottom edge of a trawl net, helping to maintain the net's shape and depth in the water.
Where this word comes from
From foot + rope.
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