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| '''Marlinespike seamanship''' (or '''marlinspiking'''), is the art of handling and working all kinds of natural fiber, synthetic fiber, and wire rope. So named because it often involves use of a ], it generally covers all types of ], ] of ], ], and fancy ]. In the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries the skill of a ] was often judged by how well he knew ]s and marlinespike seamanship. Skilled seamen bartered and traded fancy knotwork knowledge among themselves as intellectual property.{{Fact|date=August 2007}} Particularly good examples of ropework and ships showing such work would be described as being "]" after ], UK based ships that were noted for their ropework.{{Fact|date=August 2007}} | |||
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