footrope
/ˈfʊtˌroʊp/
noun
- A rope that sailors stand on while handling sails, running along the bottom edge of a sail on a ship.
- The sailor balanced carefully on the footrope while adjusting the sail.
- The footrope on the old ship was worn and needed replacing.
- He tied a knot in the footrope to keep it secure during the storm.
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