a man-made object taken as a whole

(nautical) the inboard end of a line or cable especially the end that is wound around a bitt

a downward hanging loop in a line that runs to a building

(nautical) a short line with an eye at one end and a knot at the other; used to secure loose items on a ship

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

(nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships

line thrown from a vessel that people can cling to in order to save themselves from drowning

line that raises or lowers a deep-sea diver

(nautical) the inboard end of a line or cable especially the end that is wound around a bitt

a downward hanging loop in a line that runs to a building