contline

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Contline \Cont"line`\, n.
   1. (Ropemaking) The space between the strands on the outside
      of a rope. --Knight.
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   2. (Naut.) The space between the bilges of two casks stowed
      side by side.
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