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

  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.

  1. Cunningham as a noun (nautical):

    A downhaul located at the tack of a sail, used for tightening the luff.