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Princeton's WordNet

  1. marlinespike, marlinspike, marlingspikenoun

    a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)

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  1. marlingspike

    A marlingspike is a pointed hand tool used by mariners for various tasks such as rope work like splicing or unravelling ropes, cables, or cords. It usually has a wooden or metal handle and a slender, sharp metal point.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of marlingspike in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of marlingspike in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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