Meaning of cordage in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɔrdɪdʒ/

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  1. Noun

    cordage

    Etymology

    late 15th century: from Old French, from corde‘rope’ (see cord)

    Definitions

    1. the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords
  2. 2. the ropes in the rigging of a ship

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