contline

noun

cont·​line

ˈkäntˌlīn,

-lə̇n

variants or cantline

ˈkant-

or cuntline

ˈkənt-

plural -s

1

: the space between the strands on the outside of a rope

2

: the space between the bilges of two casks stowed side by side

Word History

Etymology

contline from alteration of cant entry 2 + line; cantline from cant entry 2 + line; cuntline by folk etymology (influence of cunt) from contline

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