The difference between Cordage and Outhaul

When used as nouns, cordage means a set of ropes and cords, especially that used for a ship's rigging, whereas outhaul means a rope that is used to extend a sail along a spar.


Outhaul is also verb with the meaning: to haul out.

check bellow for the other definitions of Cordage and Outhaul

  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. Outhaul as a verb (transitive):

    To haul out

  1. Outhaul as a noun (nautical):

    A rope that is used to extend a sail along a spar