gantline (Meaning)
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gantline (n.)
A line rigged to a mast; -- used in hoisting rigging; a girtline.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gantline
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gantline Sentence Examples
- The gantline swung rhythmically in the breeze, connecting the ship to the dock.
- The sailors heaved and strained against the gantline, hauling in the massive anchor.
- The ship's hull creaked and groaned as the gantline wrapped around a bollard.
- The gantline was a vital lifeline, ensuring the safe transfer of cargo and passengers.
- The weight of the cargo tested the limits of the gantline's strength.
- The ship's crew meticulously maintained the gantline, ensuring its reliability.
- In the twilight, the gantline cast an eerie silhouette against the water's surface.
- The rhythmic thud of the gantline provided a steady beat to the sailors' labor.
- The gantline snapped with a deafening crack, causing the sailors to lose their grip on the anchor.
- The broken gantline sent debris flying through the air, narrowly missing the crew.
FAQs About the word gantline
A line rigged to a mast; -- used in hoisting rigging; a girtline.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The gantline swung rhythmically in the breeze, connecting the ship to the dock.
The sailors heaved and strained against the gantline, hauling in the massive anchor.
The ship's hull creaked and groaned as the gantline wrapped around a bollard.
The gantline was a vital lifeline, ensuring the safe transfer of cargo and passengers.
