The difference between Cordage and Downhaul

When used as nouns, cordage means a set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging, whereas downhaul means any rope used to haul down a sail or spar.

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  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. Downhaul as a noun (nautical):

    Any rope used to haul down a sail or spar.

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