timenoguy

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English

Etymology

Probably ultimately based on Old French Old French timon (tiller) + English guy.

Pronunciation

Noun

timenoguy (plural timenoguys)

  1. (nautical) A rope used on a ship to prevent other lines and riggings tangling with each other.
    • 1973, Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise:
      But there is nothing so tedious as sitting by when two old shipmates are calling out, ‘Do you remember the three days’ blow in the Mona Passage? – Do you remember Wilkins and his timenoguy?’