timenoguy

English

Etymology

Probably ultimately based on Old French Old French timon (“tiller”) + English guy.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtɪmɪnɒɡi/

Noun

timenoguy (plural timenoguys)

1. (nautical) A rope used on a ship to prevent other lines and riggings tangling with each other.
   • 1973, Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise:

     But there is nothing so tedious as sitting by when two old shipmates are calling out, ‘Do you remember the three days’ blow in the Mona Passage? – Do you remember Wilkins and his timenoguy?’