ropeband

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From rope +‎ band.

Noun

ropeband (plural ropebands)

  1. (nautical) A small piece of rope, used to fasten the head of the sail to the spar.
    • 1904, Jules-Descartes Férat (translator), Jules Verne (original), Floating City, Chapter 4:
      A catch had broken, and the capstan being forced round by the frightful pressure of the chains, the men, caught by the rebound, were struck violently on the head and chest. Freed from their broken rope-bands, the capstan-bars flew in all directions like grape-shot, killing four sailors, and wounding twelve others

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