1 contline | Definition of contline

contline

noun
cont·​line | \ ˈkäntËŒlÄ«n, -lə̇n\
variants: or cantline \ ˈkant-​ \ or cuntline \ ˈkÉ™nt-​ \
plural -s

Definition of contline

1 : the space between the strands on the outside of a rope
2 : the space between the bilges of two casks stowed side by side

History and Etymology for contline

contline from alteration of cant entry 2 + line; cantline from cant entry 2 + line; cuntline by folk etymology (influence of cunt) from contline

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