The difference between Cordage and Footrope
When used as nouns, cordage means a set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging, whereas footrope means a rope attached to the lower part of a sail.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cordage and Footrope
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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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Footrope as a noun (nautical):
a rope attached to the lower part of a sail
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Footrope as a noun (nautical):
a rope attached to a yard that sailors stood on to stabilize it when furling or reefing