marlin' _machine_
marling A wooden handle with holes bored at intervals, and with metal angles at the top. A spool of line with a rod running through the centre was placed between the metal arms, turning on the rod which was inserted in two holes. The line was then drawn through a hole in the handle, and used in [tes...
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| Summary: | marling A wooden handle with holes bored at intervals, and with metal angles at the top. A spool of line with a rod running through the centre was placed between the metal arms, turning on the rod which was inserted in two holes. The line was then drawn through a hole in the handle, and used in [testing objects which required great strength and firmness (e.g. ] a broken spar). DNE-cit repairing JH 8/71 Used I Used I Used I Crossed out: testing objects which required great strength and firmness (e.g.) |
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