mastrope

English edit

Alternative forms edit

mast-rope, mast rope

Etymology edit

From Middle English *mast-roop, *mastrap, from Old English mæstrāp (“mastrope”), equivalent to mast +‎ rope.

Noun edit

mastrope (plural mastropes)

(nautical) A rope used in supporting a mast; a stay.

Anagrams edit

Patmores, pteromas, spermato-

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