Definitions for boltrope

boltrope bolt·rope

Spelling: [bohlt-rohp]
IPA: /ˈboʊltˌroʊp/

Boltrope is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 242 anagrams from letters in boltrope (belooprt).

Definitions for boltrope

noun

  1. Nautical. a rope or the cordage sewn on the edges of a sail to strengthen it.
  2. a superior grade of rope.

Origin of boltrope

First recorded in 1620-30; bolt1 + rope

Examples for boltrope

This face seemed again changed to the well-known stern features of Captain boltrope.

I approached Captain boltrope and repeated the salute without conscientiously omitting a single detail.

Is there nothing earthly that hangs upon your mind, boltrope?

But the news of the sudden and serious illness of Captain boltrope put off the duel.

The spray was dashing over her bows, and her jib was wet several feet above the boltrope.

Twenty men sprang eagerly forward to execute the order, among the foremost of whom were boltrope and the stranger.

Word Value for boltrope
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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