twice-laid

[ twahys-leyd ]
/ ˈtwaɪsˈleɪd /

adjective

made from strands of used rope.
made from makeshift or used material.

Origin of twice-laid

First recorded in 1585–95

Example sentences from the Web for twice-laid

  • It is principally used in caulking the seams, for stopping leaks, and for making into twice-laid ropes.

    The Sailor's Word-Book |William Henry Smyth

British Dictionary definitions for twice-laid

twice-laid

adjective

made from strands of used rope
made from old or used material or retwisted yarn

Word Origin for twice-laid

C16: from lay 1 (in the sense: to twist together)