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humlibaand

nounsea

looped rope holding an oar

a looped rope used as a rowlock on a boat, which holds an oar and lets it pivot while limiting its travel

Example in use

Set da humlibaand oan da gunnel

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/HUM-lee-BAHND/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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