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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

marlinespike

/mɑːrˈlaɪnzpaɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does marlinespike mean?

noun

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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