nettling

In rope-making:

A method of spinning or twisting together the ends of two ropes so as to unite them with a seamless joint.

A system of tying in pairs the yarns when they are laid on the posts in a ropewalk, in order to prevent entanglement or confusion.

A process (resembling splicing) by which two ropes are joined end to end so as to form one rope.

The process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.

Stinging; irritating.

a lasso cell. See under Lasso.

Present participle of nettle.