Meaning Of The Word Buntline

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buntline in American English
one of the ropes attached to the foot of a square sail for use in hoisting the sail to the yard for furling
noun: one of the ropes attached to the foot of a square sail to haul it up to the yard for furling

buntline in British English
noun: one of several lines fastened to the foot of a square sail for hauling it up to the yard when furling

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