The difference between Cordage and Cunningham
When used as nouns, cordage means a set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging, whereas cunningham means a downhaul located at the tack of a sail, used for tightening the luff.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cordage and Cunningham
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Cordage as a noun (nautical):
A set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging.
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Cordage as a noun (obsolete):
An amount of wood measured in cords.
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Cunningham as a noun (nautical):
A downhaul located at the tack of a sail, used for tightening the luff.