spring line en · NOUN
Meanings
- A line stretched longways between a docked vessel and a cleat on the pier, or used during berthing to guide the vessel into its slip; a warp
- A line above which an arch starts curving inward.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| springing line | alternative | lexicographic | |
| springline | alternative | lexicographic | |
| spring lines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |