houseline

[ hous-lahyn ]
/ ˈhaʊsˌlaɪn /

noun Nautical.

light cordage used for seizing.

Origin of houseline

First recorded in 1760–70; house + line1

British Dictionary definitions for houseline

houseline
/ (ˈhaʊsˌlaɪn) /

noun

nautical tarred marline Also called: housing