Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Marlin Spike

A metal spike or part of the Seaman's knife used to open up the lay of a rope for splicing. Older sailors would often refer to the ideal sailor as "having every finger a marlin spike".

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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