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baggywrinkle

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5 months ago reesetee said:

Thanks, Treeseed!

5 months ago Treeseed said:

reesetee, I love this word and the name of your list on which it is found.

5 months ago reesetee said:

In sailing, a soft covering for cables or other obstructions to reduce sail chafe. At points in the rig of a large sailing ship, sails come into contact with the standing rigging; unprotected sails soon develop holes at the points of contact. Baggywrinkle provides a softer wearing surface for the sail.

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