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noun • a small usually tarred line of 2 strands | ||||||||
| 25% | 8 | A rope or strap used to extend the reach of a cannon's breeching rope | ||||||
noun • a rope fitted with a hook and used for towing a gun carriage | ||||||||
| 25% | 8 | A technique used in rope skipping or jump rope | ||||||
noun • a gait in which steps and hops alternate • a mistake resulting from neglect verb • bypass • intentionally fail to attend • jump lightly • leave suddenly • bound off one point after another • cause to skip over a surface | ||||||||
Fighter Grabs Large Rope Crossword Clue
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MARLINE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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MARLINE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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