What does marlinespike mean?
A tool used to drive marlines or other spikes into wood, typically having a spike or point at one end and a handle at the other. A marlinespike is also a spike or point used for this purpose.
Example
"The sailor used a marlinespike to secure the rope to the wooden post."
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