What does "nettling" mean?
Nettling: (a) A process (resembling splicing) by which two ropes are jointed end so as to form one rope. (b) The process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.
Additional senses
- 2.Stinging; irritating. Nettling cell (Zoöl.), a lasso cell. See under Lasso.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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