timenoguy
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Probably ultimately based on Old French timon ‘tiller’ + guy.
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA: /ˈtɪmɪnɒɡi/
Noun[edit]
timenoguy (plural timenoguys)
- (nautical) a rope used on ship to prevent other lines and riggings tangling with each other
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- 1973: But there is nothing so tedious as sitting by when two old shipmates are calling out, ‘Do you remember the three days’ blow in the Mona Passage? – Do you remember Wilkins and his timenoguy?’ — Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise
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