Definition of cordage Cordage

/kɔˈɹdʌʤ/ - [korduj] - cord•age

We found 8 definitions of cordage from 6 different sources.

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What does cordage mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: cordages

cordage - the ropes in the rigging of a ship
  rope a strong line
cordage - the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • cordage (Noun)
    A set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging.
  • cordage (Noun)
    An amount of wood measured in cords.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • cordage (n.)
    Ropes or cords, collectively; hence, anything made of rope or cord, as those parts of the rigging of a ship which consist of ropes.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • cordage
    Cords or ropes, especially the ropes in the rigging of a ship.

Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️

  • cordage
    (cordage, Fr.) a general term for the running rigging of a ship, or all that part of her rigging which is employed to extend, contract, or traverse the sails; or which lies in reserve to supply the place of such as may be rendered unserviceable. See the article RIGGING.

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