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Leechline vs Leechlike - What's the difference?

leechline | leechlike |

As a noun leechline

is a line attached to the leech ropes of sails, passing up through blocks on the yards, to haul the leeches by.

As an adjective leechlike is

resembling a leech or some aspect of one; clinging, parasitic.

leechline

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (nautical) A line attached to the leech ropes of sails, passing up through blocks on the yards, to haul the leeches by.

    • leechlike

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Resembling a leech or some aspect of one; clinging, parasitic.