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/jaw"rohp'/, n. Naut.a rope tied across the jaw of a gaff to hold it to the mast.[1825-35; JAW1 + ROPE]
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jawrope — /jaw rohp /, n. Naut. a rope tied across the jaw of a gaff to hold it to the mast. [1825 35; JAW1 + ROPE] … Useful english dictionary
