fid |
marlinspike |
As nouns the difference between fid and marlinspike
is that
fid is a pointed tool without any sharp edges, used in weaving or knotwork to tighten and form up weaves or complex knots; used in sailing ships to open the strands of a rope before splicing. Compare marlinespike while
marlinspike is a tool, consisting of a pointed metal spike, used to manipulate the strands of rope or cable when knotting and splicing.
As a verb fid
is to support a topmast using a fid.
taxonomy |
marlinspike |
As nouns the difference between taxonomy and marlinspike
is that
taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while
marlinspike is a tool, consisting of a pointed metal spike, used to manipulate the strands of rope or cable when knotting and splicing.