codline

[ kod-lahyn ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. an untarred cord of hemp or cotton, used for fishing and for various purposes aboard a ship.

Word History and Origins

Origin of codline¹

First recorded in 1625–35; cod ¹ + line ¹

Example Sentences

There was a piece of codline in my pocket and I had his wrists knotted behind him in short order—nor was I particular whether I hurt him, or not!

From Project Gutenberg

I fastened the boat, and then, with the oars on my shoulder and the slack of the codline in my hand, start him up the shell road.

From Project Gutenberg