mastrope en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English *mast-roop, *mastrap, from Old English mæstrāp (“mastrope”), equivalent to mast + rope.
Meanings
- A rope used in supporting a mast; a stay.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mast-rope | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mast rope | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mastropes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |