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  1. ropeworknoun

    The making, repairing, knotting, splicing and storing of rope, and the manufacture of devices from rope, mostly by use of the marlinspike

  2. ropeworknoun

    A form of raised convex or painted decoration in the form of twisted rope applied to architecture, ceramics, metalwork and furniture

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  1. Ropework

    Ropework or marlinespike seamanship are traditional umbrella terms for a skillset spanning the use, maintenance, and repair of rope. Included are tying knots, splicing, making lashings, whippings, and proper use and storage of rope. While the skill of a sailor in the Age of Sail was often judged by how well he knew marlinespike seamanship, the knowledge it embraces involving docking a craft, towing, making repairs underway, and more is still critical for modern seafarers.

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  1. Ropework

    Ropework or marlinespike seamanship is the set of processes and skills used to make, repair, and use rope. This includes tying knots, splicing, making lashings, and proper use and storage of rope. In the age of sail the skill of a sailor was often judged by how well he knew knots and marlinespike seamanship.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ropework in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ropework in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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