twiddling line
twiddling line · twiddling lines
A piece of small rope for steadying the steering wheelA piece of small rope for steadying the steering wheel.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A piece of small rope for steadying the steering wheel.
(historical)A string attached to a compass-gimbal, by which the compass card may be started so as to play freely.
Forms
plural: twiddling lines| Singular | twiddling line |
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See also
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