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Trims Ropes On A Ship Crossword Clue

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verb

• become taut or tauter

• make taut or tauter

31%12 Swinging from ship to ship on ropes
verb

• To take part in exciting romantic adventures.

26%8Ship ropes
noun

• a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon

• a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle

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

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New York Times24 Dec 1982 Down 12
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