English

Etymology
Probably ultimately based on Old French timon �tiller� + guy.

Pronunciation
IPA|/'tɪmɪn�gi/

Noun
en-noun

1. nautical a rope used on ship to prevent other lines and riggings tangling with each other

#:*1973: But there is nothing so tedious as sitting by when two old shipmates are calling out, �Do you remember the three days� blow in the Mona Passage? � Do you remember Wilkins and his timenoguy?� � Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise

ru:timenoguy

• 2007-06-19 20:39 - AutoFormat - -(''Nautical'') +{{nautical}}

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