bolt-rope

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Rope sewn around the edges of a sail to prevent it from fraying; placed slightly off-centre to assist orientation by feel in the dark
A rope sewn around the edge of a sail to prevent tearing
boltrope
{n} a rope to which the edges of sails are fastened
boltrope
{i} (Nautical) rope stitched along the lower edge of a sail to make it stronger and prevent it from tearing
boltrope
A rope stitched to the edges of a sail to strengthen the sail