The difference between Clewline and Cordage

When used as nouns, clewline means outermost of the ropes with which a square sail is rolled up to the yard, whereas cordage means a set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging.

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  1. Clewline as a noun (sailing):

    Outermost of the ropes with which a square sail is rolled up to the yard

  1. Cordage as a noun (nautical):

    A set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging.

  2. Cordage as a noun (obsolete):

    An amount of wood measured in cords.

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