Flemish coil

noun

Flemish coil

noun

US, UK /ˌflɛmɪʃ ˈkɔɪl/

Etymology From Flemish (“of or relating to Flanders”) + coil, since the technique began with sailors from Flanders.

1

Nautical, Transport A neat, flat spiral coil used for rope.

Derived terms
flemish

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