noun
- A rope or cord, especially one used for towing or hauling.
- A small cord or ribbon used as a decorative trim or fastening.
Usage: archaic; nautical
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The sailors used a cordelle to tow the boat upstream.
- A cordelle was threaded through the eyelets of the garment.
- The old ship's cordelle had frayed from years of use.
- She fastened the cloak with a decorative cordelle.