HEAD-ROPE, that part of the bolt-robe which terminates any of the principal sails on the upper edge, which is accordingly sewed thereto. See the article BOLT-ROPE.
HEAD-ROPE
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HEAD-ROPE, that part of the bolt-robe which terminates any of the principal sails on the upper edge, which is accordingly sewed thereto. See the article BOLT-ROPE.