breast line
The term 'breast line' is commonly used in nautical and military contexts to describe specific types of ropes or lines.
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Definition
B2Nautical
(technical)A rope used to secure a small vessel to a dock, ensuring it remains close to the pier.
Example
- The sailor tightened the breast line to prevent the boat from drifting away.
C1Military
(technical)A rope that fastens the pontoons of a military bridge together.
Example
- Soldiers worked quickly to attach the breast line to the pontoons, stabilizing the bridge.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "breast line":
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