footrope
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foot·rope

noun \-ˌrōp\

Definition of FOOTROPE

1
: the part of a boltrope sewed to the lower edge of a sail
2
: a rope rigged below a yard for crew members to stand on

First Known Use of FOOTROPE

1769

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