foreturn

foreturn
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: fore- + turn
: the twist of the yarns or wires composing a strand of a rope — compare afterturn

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • rope — roper, n. ropelike, adj. /rohp/, n., v., roped, roping. n. 1. a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material. 2. a lasso. 3. ropes, a. the cords used to… …   Universalium

  • afterturn — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: after (IV) + turn : the twist of the strands composing a rope compare foreturn …   Useful english dictionary

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