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单词 sinnet
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Definition of sinnet in English:

sinnet

noun ˈsɪnɪtˈsinit
mass nounNautical
  • Braided cordage in flat, round, or square form, made from three to nine cords and used for making mats, lashings, etc.

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    Example sentencesExamples
    • Sometimes cracked wooden bowls were repaired with sennit, and it was used to lash together the parts for knee drums or to attach shark teeth to weapons.
    • Gaskets made of French sennit are only used for topgallant and royal yards.
    • By using the hot knife, you can cut the sennit on a angle that will fit into corners like a picture frame.
    • Hull planks of the ship were then lashed with sennit.
    • Divide the cords of each group into 2 groups of 4 cords and tie 4 inches of Half knot sennit, each turn the opposite way.

Origin

Early 17th century: of unknown origin.

Rhymes

innit, linnet, minute

Definition of sinnet in US English:

sinnet

nounˈsinit
Nautical
  • Braided cordage in flat, round, or square form, made from three to nine cords and used for making mats, lashings, etc.

    〔航海〕扁编绳,扁索

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Divide the cords of each group into 2 groups of 4 cords and tie 4 inches of Half knot sennit, each turn the opposite way.
    • Hull planks of the ship were then lashed with sennit.
    • By using the hot knife, you can cut the sennit on a angle that will fit into corners like a picture frame.
    • Sometimes cracked wooden bowls were repaired with sennit, and it was used to lash together the parts for knee drums or to attach shark teeth to weapons.
    • Gaskets made of French sennit are only used for topgallant and royal yards.

Origin

Early 17th century: of unknown origin.

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