footrope

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

foot +‎ rope

Noun[edit]

footrope (plural footropes)

  1. (nautical) a rope attached to the lower part of a sail
  2. (nautical) a rope attached to a yard that sailors stood on to stabilize it when furling or reefing

Translations[edit]