marlinspike

/ˌmɑrlənˈspaɪk/
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Other forms: marlinspikes

Definitions of marlinspike
  1. noun
    a pointed iron hand tool that is used to separate strands of a rope or cable (as in splicing)
    synonyms: marlinespike, marlingspike
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    type of:
    hand tool
    a tool used with workers' hands
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