boltrope

/bohlt-rohp/US // ˈboʊltˌroʊp //UK // (ˈbəʊltˌrəʊp) //

波尔托普,波尔图,波尔特罗普,波尔图斯

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : Nautical. a rope or the cordage sewn on the edges of a sail to strengthen it.
- : a superior grade of rope.

The spray was dashing over her bows, and her jib was wet several feet above the boltrope.
Is there nothing earthly that hangs upon your mind, Boltrope?
Ben Boltrope was one of the first to stand out; but Mr Meldrum at once motioned him back.
This face seemed again changed to the well-known stern features of Captain Boltrope.
I approached Captain Boltrope and repeated the salute without conscientiously omitting a single detail.