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Webster 1913 Edition


Water-laid

Wa′ter-laidˊ

,
Adj.
Having a left-hand twist; – said of cordage;
as, a
water-laid
, or left-hand, rope
.

Definition 2024


water-laid

water-laid

English

Adjective

water-laid (not comparable)

  1. Having a left-hand twist; said of cordage.
    a water-laid, or left-hand, rope