sennit

or sen·net

[ sen-it ]

noun

1. a flat, braided cordage, formed by plaiting strands of rope yarn or other fiber, used as small stuff aboard ships.
2. braided straw or grass used in making hats.

sennit

/ ˈsɛnɪt /

noun

1. a flat braided cordage used on ships
2. plaited straw, grass, palm leaves, etc, as for making hats

Word History and Origins

Origin of sennit¹

First recorded in 1760–70; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of sennit¹

C17: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

As far as possible work was confined to the fore part of the ship, and beside the ordinary routine little was done but the plaiting of rope yarns into sennit—always a kill-time.

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The next thing done was to secure the other end of the sennit to the upright oar; and the carcass of the shark was thus kept afloat near the surface of the water.

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Frap the first and riding turns together on each side with sennit.

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Even the largest houses have not a nail in them, but are fastened together with sennit, which is a line made from the root of a tree.

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Some were swinging on ropes of sennit, suspended from the branches of the trees, and a few were quietly sitting in the shade, making bouquets and wreaths of wild-flowers.

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